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Lovable's Anton Osika on Revolutionizing Software Development and OpenAI Drops Deep Research | E2080

Feb 4, 2025

Anton Osika, Co-founder of Lovable.dev, discusses how his platform uses AI to revolutionize software development, allowing users to create apps through simple English prompts. He shares insights on Lovable's explosive growth to $10M ARR in weeks and the challenges of integrating AI into app development. The conversation also touches on OpenAI's new product, Deep Research, and its implications in the AI arms race. Other topics include the impact of global trade tensions and the future of software engineering in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Quick takeaways

Lovable's rapid growth to $10M ARR showcases how AI-driven platforms can disrupt traditional software development by enabling non-technical users to create applications efficiently.

OpenAI's Deep Research tool presents new challenges regarding intellectual property rights and the ethical use of sourced material in AI-generated reports.

The recent NBA trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis highlights volatility in team dynamics and raises questions about strategic decisions in sports management.

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Deep Research and Competitive Analysis

OpenAI recently launched a product called Deep Research, which aims to enhance the research capabilities of users by synthesizing content from multiple sources. This tool is capable of clarifying user queries, conducting multi-step research, and presenting comprehensive reports on specific topics, such as investment analyses. The implications of this technology raise questions about intellectual property and the source material utilized for building these reports. As AI applications evolve, the need for cited research and permission to use original data becomes increasingly relevant.

Intro

4min

Navigating Chaos: The Importance of Self-Care and Startup Success

4min

Revolutionizing App Development with AI Automation

2min

Building Applications with AI: Overcoming Development Challenges

2min

AI in Software Development: Opportunities and Challenges

7min

Revolutionizing Software Development with AI and Sports Betting Excitement

4min

The Future of Software Development and Niche Market Opportunities

3min

Evolving Applications and Sovereign Wealth

10min

Innovative Strategies for Crypto Regulation and Economic Growth

6min

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Navigating Government Spending and AI Innovation

26min

OpenAI dropped Deep Research—hilariously, the exact same name as Google’s existing tool. Jason and Alex dive into the AI arms race, break down Lovable.dev’s insane growth to $10M ARR in weeks, and test whether AI can really replace software engineers. Plus, they analyze Trump’s latest tariff chaos and what it means for startups, global trade, and the economy.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show.

(1:09) Jason’s talk and case study at Stanford (2:38) Managing the chaotic news cycle (5:22) NBA trade insights: Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis (7:15) Lovable startup's rapid growth (9:44) Lemon.io. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist (11:02) Lovable's AI demo and European startup landscape (15:20) Lovable's target market and pricing strategy (19:48) PrizePicks. Run your game. Download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Go to: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TWIST

(21:39) Custom software development's future with AI (23:17) Launching and designing AI-powered apps (27:07) US sovereign wealth funds and crypto regulation (28:56) LinkedIn Ads. Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups (33:42) Creative tax and debt reduction strategies (41:34) Defense spending and OpenAI's new product (46:51) OpenAI's market impact and ethical considerations (53:02) AI's role in content creation and job market (58:13) Venture capital trends and startup ecosystem (1:01:19) DeepSeek's popularity and security concerns (1:03:28) Tariffs, economic impact, and supply chain importance *

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