Back in early 2024, Paul Graham noted that “the next big startup may look like a toy at first.”
Turns out, he might’ve been talking about apps built entirely with AI.
Plenty of engineers rolled their eyes when people started using ChatGPT to write full-stack apps by prompt. “It’s messy,” they said. “It’s not real programming.”
But now? Non-technical founders are quietly shipping tools, landing paying users, and even hitting $10K MRR—all without writing a single line of code by hand.
This shift isn’t about replacing developers. It’s about opening the doors to folks who used to be locked out. Prompt well, and you can launch fast.
Let’s get into it.
