How does someone with zero software experience build multiple successful apps using AI? In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan sit down with Blake Anderson, a serial entrepreneur who has built apps generating millions in revenue—all with the help of ChatGPT.
Blake shares his journey, from discovering AI to building Umax, a looks-maxing mobile application, and PlugAI, an AI dating assistant, both of which have disrupted their respective markets.
Blake delves into how he leveraged ChatGPT to learn coding and develop his apps, despite having minimal technical background. The conversation covers the challenges of scaling a startup, the importance of rapid iteration in marketing, and the bold risks Blake took to ensure his apps' success.
We learn what it takes to build and scale AI-driven consumer apps, the importance of finding and exploiting market niches, and the power of AI as both a tool and a tutor.
What we talk about:
- (00:18) Who is Blake Anderson?
- (01:13) Overview of Umax and PlugAI
- (02:04) Blake’s entrepreneurial journey from childhood
- (03:31) Discovering the potential of AI in app development
- (05:23) The origin of RizGPT and its evolution to PlugAI
- (06:39) ChatGPT's role in app development
- (07:23) The power of rapid iteration in marketing
- (09:18) Overcoming initial struggles and finding success on TikTok
- (10:40) The importance of constant iteration in marketing
- (11:24) Step-by-step process of building an app with ChatGPT
- (13:26) Deciding on partnerships and team dynamics
- (14:47) The inception and development of Umax
- (19:08) Scaling Umax amid competition and market challenges
- (21:46) Managing risks and motivating a team
- (24:23) Introduction to Blake’s new venture, CalAI
- (26:23) Opportunities in AI with GPT-4.0
- (29:36) Advice for aspiring AI entrepreneurs
Learn more about Blake and his work here:
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/blakeandersonw
TWITTER: x.com/blakeandersonw
CALAI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cal-ai-calorie-tracking/id6480417616
UMAX: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/umax-become-hot/id6471026798
PLUGAI: https://apps.apple.com/bg/app/plug-ai-texting-assistant/id6449750416
