Dev Propulsion Labs Ivan Burazin, Daytona on AI computers, $300K ARR sacrifice and racing competitors on a moving train
Nov 12, 2025
Ivan Burazin, Founder and CEO of Daytona, dives into his bold decision to walk away from $300K ARR to rebuild for the AI era. He discusses the exponential growth of AI agents, predicting they may outnumber humans tenfold. The conversation touches on creating composable computers on demand and the importance of a seamless developer experience. Ivan emphasizes his team's unique approach to market positioning, community engagement, and the urgent need for innovative tools tailored for agents, all while racing against competitors in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Composable Computers For Agents
- Daytona builds "sandboxes" as composable computers that agents can spin up on demand to perform tasks.
- These sandboxes let agents choose CPU, RAM, GPU, OS and tools similar to human laptops but at massive scale.
Agents Multiply Compute Demand
- One user interaction can spawn an agent, and that agent may spin up a full computer to complete work.
- Ivan predicts agents will far outnumber humans, driving huge demand for agent-native infrastructure.
Design For Developers And Agents
- Design for both developer experience and agent experience when building agent infrastructure.
- Ensure the agent can complete tasks efficiently and the human developer enjoys the SDK, docs, and tooling.