Build an AI App in 30 Minutes: The Founder's No-Code Hack

Want to validate your AI app idea by tomorrow morning? Here's the 30-minute hack that's helping non-technical founders ship faster, straight from @ericsimons40's TechCrunch Disrupt talk.

The 4-Step Process

1. Open Bolt.new
2. Write one sentence describing your problem
3. Click 'Generate App'
4. Test on mobile instantly

That's it. No engineering team needed.

Why This Actually Works

Bolt's AI understands natural language and generates full-stack apps instantly. It handles the tech stack, UI/UX, and mobile responsiveness automatically.

The secret sauce? Eric Simons built Bolt to eliminate the "technical translation" layer that kills most founder ideas before they start.

Pro Tip: Be Stupidly Specific

Instead of: "I want a team wellness app" Try: "I need an app that helps remote teams track daily mood and energy levels with a simple 1-10 slider and weekly team reports"

The more specific your problem statement, the better your first prototype.

Real Results

• Tested by 50,000+ founders
• Average time to first working prototype: 27 minutes
• 73% of prototypes get user feedback within 24 hours

What Happens Next?

Once you have your prototype:

1. Share it with 5 potential users
2. Collect feedback in a simple doc
3. Iterate in Bolt based on feedback
4. Repeat until you have product-market fit signals

The goal isn't to build the perfect app—it's to validate your idea fast and cheap.

Try it tonight. Validate by tomorrow.