The Times Tech Podcast Vibe coding with Lovable's CEO Anton Osika
Sep 11, 2025
Anton Osika, CEO of Lovable AI, explores groundbreaking 'vibe coding,' aimed at democratizing software creation for all. He shares insights on how Lovable's tools can drastically reduce app development time from six months to just three hours. The discussion touches on navigating the AI startup landscape and the sustainability of the current tech boom. Anton also hints at Lovable's ambitious plans for international expansion, reshaping the future of technology.
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Non-Technical Founder Builds A Game
- Danny used Lovable to build a game called Meatball Mania despite being non-technical.
- His kids loved it and it showed how accessible vibe coding can be for creators.
Viral Prototype Sparked A Bigger Vision
- Anton built an early tool that generated full projects from a terminal and it blew up on Twitter.
- That reaction convinced him the tech could democratize software creation for non-engineers.
Validate Fast, Then Add Engineering
- Use Lovable to build simple, production-ready apps and websites with one prompt and one click.
- For complex or security-critical projects, involve a technical person to finish the last parts.