Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business 259 - Best of 2025! No Code, No Problem: Building Apps and Websites with AI with Minh Nguyen
Dec 9, 2025
Minh Nguyen, a Bay Area entrepreneur and developer known for his work with AI tools and the CashOn extension, shares his insights on harnessing AI for business. He discusses various LLMs, emphasizing the untapped potential of Gemini. Minh reveals how AI can streamline web scraping and enhance data collection, showcasing the advantages over traditional methods. He also highlights the power of no-code platforms and suggests simple app ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs. Finally, he explores innovative ways to repurpose podcast content using AI.
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Saved 80 Hours With Automation
- Minh saved a friend ~80 hours by automating data collection for a directory website.
- The friend launched the site after Minh built the automation in about a day or two.
Pick The Right LLM For The Task
- Minh uses different LLMs for different strengths: Claude for coding, ChatGPT for deep research, and Gemini for cost-effective general use.
- He argues Gemini handles most use cases at a fraction of the cost compared to others.
Gemini's Massive Context Window
- Gemini offers a far larger context window than many competitors, enabling much larger inputs for analysis.
- Minh notes the window can reach around a million tokens, useful for ingesting hundreds of pages at once.