GeekWire Vibe-coding a new reality: Chris Pirillo on the rise of AI-powered apps, features, and founders
Oct 11, 2025
Chris Pirillo, a tech enthusiast and founder of the CTRL+ALT+CREATE Live event series, shares insights on the transformative power of AI in creating apps without coding. He emphasizes 'vibe coding', where anyone can turn ideas into reality using AI tools. Chris discusses the latest tools like Gemini Pro, showcases innovative projects, and explores business opportunities for non-developers. Additionally, he shares experiences from his upcoming event aimed at empowering individuals to craft unique creations while highlighting the rapid improvement in AI applications.
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Anyone Can Prototype With Vibe Coding
- Vibe coding lets non-engineers describe what they want and iterate to a working product using AI and no-code tools.
- Chris Pirillo says imagination and prompt skill matter more than deep engineering knowledge for many projects.
Building a Tenori‑On And Touch‑Grass App
- Chris built a Tenori-on emulator and a detailed touch-grass simulator as web apps using vibe coding tools.
- He finds these personal projects surprisingly functional and instructive about the platforms' power.
Prototype Small Before Production
- Do start small: build prototypes or simple HTML apps to validate ideas before investing in full production systems.
- Use lightweight approaches to avoid heavy backend concerns and to iterate quickly with minimal cost.