We launched Parse quickly during Y Combinator, using a simple landing page to gauge interest, which was crucial for validating our idea before fully developing the product.

We're at a moment of platform shift, where developers can start seeing how to build applications in a generalized way.

Our goal is to offload heavy lifting into the core to facilitate cross-platform development, which we've successfully achieved.

The technology behind Bolt allows users to build full-stack applications quickly and easily, making it accessible for non-developers to create functional software without extensive coding knowledge.

The integration of native mobile app support with Expo has made it easier for users to create mobile applications, expanding Bolt's capabilities beyond web apps.

I found our core segment of developers who wanted to create native apps much faster, including agencies working for big brands like the Green Bay Packers and Cadillac.

The magic happened when we aligned the needs of those wanting simplified deployment with those wanting simplified React and web application building. I struggled in the beginning to deliver the vision incrementally and meet the market where it was, which at the time was very static.

We built Linear with a local-first architecture, allowing for a faster user experience by syncing data directly to the client, avoiding the delays of traditional web apps.

Replit aims to eliminate the need for users to handle complex tasks like database setup and migrations, making software development more accessible and efficient, so developers can focus on their ideas rather than worrying about deployment environments or configuration settings.