Making apps: a new kind of show business

by Sander Saar

The speaker explores how emerging creative mediums like AI video and early YouTube are initially dismissed as low quality before transforming culture. Along the way it covers How Amateur Platforms Became Powerhouses and The Rise of AI App Building. Vibe coders building apps as content are predicted to become the next dominant creator class in technology.

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Key findings and exact moments

  1. 0:00The Pattern of "Slop" in New Media

  2. 0:22.88How Amateur Platforms Became Powerhouses

  3. 1:00.52The Rise of AI App Building

  4. 1:54.59The YouTube Moment for Software

Chapters

  1. 0:00 The Pattern of "Slop" in New Media

    The speaker explores how emerging creative mediums like AI video and early YouTube are initially dismissed as low quality before transforming culture.

    On screen: A top-down shot of a wooden desk shows an open can labeled slop next to a smartphone scrolling through AI-generated videos.

  2. 0:22 How Amateur Platforms Became Powerhouses

    A review of how blogs, Instagram, and TikTok evolved from dismissed amateur hobbies into massive commercial economies.

    On screen: A male presenter speaks against a background collage of TikTok creators, team photos, and viral dance videos.

  3. 1:00 The Rise of AI App Building

    New AI-powered tools empower non-engineers to create software on demand, driving rapid adoption and market growth.

    On screen: The presenter gestures while speaking in front of a scrolling Lovable website interface showing newly launched apps.

  4. 1:54 The YouTube Moment for Software

    Vibe coders building apps as content are predicted to become the next dominant creator class in technology.

    On screen: Speaker A addresses the audience at the bottom of the frame over a split screen featuring a woman being interviewed and a web app interface.

Visual moment index

What the footage shows, shot by shot. It is derived from the video itself, independent of the commentary. Timestamps link to the exact second.

0:00–0:01 A man addresses the camera against a green screen displaying an Axios article about AI slop. On screen: AXIOS Aug 3, 2025 - Technology AI slop is ruining all of our favorite places to scroll Megan Morrone Add Axios on Google Add Axios as your preferred source to…

0:02–0:03 The presenter speaks to the camera in front of a Pitchfork article headline regarding Spotify's AI policy. On screen: Pitchfork SIGN IN Spotify's New Policy Won't Stop the Wave of AI Slop Rabbit Holed is Kieran Press-Reynolds' weekly column exploring songs and scenes at the…

0:03–0:09 A top-down shot of a wooden desk shows an open can labeled slop next to a smartphone scrolling through AI-generated videos. On screen: 11:17 11:18 11:19 SLOP Ai SLOP @CASEYNEISTAT

0:09–0:11 A man addresses the camera positioned over a screenshot of a New York Magazine article about YouTube. On screen: NEW YORK SUBSCRIBE based conspiracy story. Or forget that-imagine what fun you could have with a camera, a computer, and a catchy idea. Of course, as a…

0:11–0:13 The speaker continues talking with an online letters article overlay displayed in the background. On screen: This article is more than 18 years old Letters Amateurs welcome Fri 20 Jul 2007 19.14 EDT Andrew Keen's argument is just a bit silly really ('I don't think…

0:16–0:19 A man addresses the camera in front of an old newspaper article questioning television. On screen: The East Kent Times TELEVISION A MENACE? Debaters say "Never!" SIDENT Holidays "TOURNAMENT PROVIDE A larger-than-usual gather- ing of Broadstairs Literary and…

0:19–0:22 The presenter stands against a vintage newspaper article on the risks of early cyber purchases. On screen: RISKY BUSIN Cyber-purchases may not put your credit on the line BY ELIZABETH WEISE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ou're hopping around the World Wide Web checking out…

0:22–0:26 The speaker talks in front of a collage showing early blogging websites like Blogger and Tumblr. On screen: Blogging Daily Mail, Tuesday, December 5, 2005 Internet just a passing fad as millions give up on it By James Chapman THE Internet may be only a passing fad…

0:26–0:29 A man speaks to the camera in front of a Substack website screenshot. On screen: Explore New Bestsellers Culture Technology Business U.S. Politics Financ Search Substack Blogging Rising in New Bestsellers Michael Wolff HOWL One Tiny Healing…

0:29–0:33 The presenter gestures while talking in front of a montage of early vintage Instagram photos and UI. On screen: Instagram INSTAGRAM 177 photos 6.4M followers 0 following Follow Photos straight from Instagram HQ! bit.ly/onthecouch01 Photo Map

0:33–0:36 A presenter speaks in front of an article about the influencer economy. On screen: MediaPost Publications Events Awards Members More PREMIUM Instagram Research Intelligence Inside The $24B Followers Economy: How Social Media Influence Became…

0:36–0:42 A male presenter speaks against a background collage of TikTok creators, team photos, and viral dance videos. On screen: TikTok

0:42–0:46 The presenter gestures and speaks in front of an article headline discussing TikTok Shop's GMV growth. On screen: News SUBSCRIBE PREMIUM VISUALS NEWS MORE PAID PA TikTok TikTok Shop doubles GMV to $33.2b, US leads growth Seller Center Academy Sell more with TikTok Shop…

0:46–0:48 The presenter continues speaking over an in-app YouTube interface showing a classic PewDiePie video. On screen: Premium 9+ All Podcasts AI News Apple Mus @PEWDIEPIE

0:49–0:54 A man addresses the camera against a split screen showing historical news articles about YouTube. On screen: Premium Culture Mark Cuban: Only a 'moron' would buy YouTube Billionaire investor and dot-com veteran has harsh words for YouTube, the YouTube and Google Video…

0:54–0:57 The presenter gestures enthusiastically in front of a bar chart illustrating YouTuber subscriber growth. On screen: Premium All Podcasts AI News Apple Mus Total number of YouTubers with 10K+ subscribers Source: SocialBlade KAPWING 1.25M 2021 2M 2022 2.9M 2023

0:57–1:00 The man continues speaking as graphics showing media platform market share and streaming rankings appear behind him. On screen: Premium 9+ All Podcasts AI News Apple Mus YouTube Is the Most Popular Media Platform in the US top 5 US media platforms ranked by total minutes spent per day…

1:00–1:03 A man speaks facing the camera in front of an article titled 'The Future of the Web is the History of YouTube'. On screen: ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ The Future of the Web is the History of YouTube The world is short software, but not for long Anish Acharya Fifteen years ago, if yo are…

1:03–1:05 The speaker presents in front of an Andreessen Horowitz web page titled 'Making apps: a new kind of show business'. On screen: ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ Making apps: a new kind of show business A few years ago, Nadia Asparouhova wrote a fantastic book with Stripe Press called "Working in…

1:05–1:07 The speaker appears before a graphic featuring a photo and profile of Dr. Fahim Hussain. On screen: Dr. Fahim Hussain This doctor got quoted 100 000 MBChB, MA Law Dr. Hussain is an accor who qualified in 2019. Af training at The Univ Dr. Hussain disting…

1:09–1:10 A man in a brown jacket speaks directly to the camera over a digital app interface background. On screen: AI Fitness Coach Get support, advice on workouts, form, technique, and training plans from our AI fitness coach. AI He oach, Hi! I'm your AI Fitness Coach. I…

1:10–1:12 The presenter continues speaking while digital healthcare app layouts and plain text display behind him. On screen: Back My Medications Track and manage your medications, set reminders, and maintain your medication schedule. Add Medication Search medication... Medication…

1:13–1:14 The presenter gestures and speaks in front of a background video of a woman talking on a video call.

1:14–1:15 A man speaks excitedly to the camera overlaid on a dark software development plan interface. On screen: CEUCompass 75% used Plan Build Create a Healthcare App for Genetic Counselors. Call it CEU Compass Just now I understand you want to create a healthcare…

1:15–1:17 The presenter gestures enthusiastically overlaid on a mobile UI showing filtering options for CEU Compass. On screen: CEU Compass Your curated hub for genetic counseling CEUs Filter by Time Next 30 Days Next 3 Months Custom Range Filter by Expiration Date Expiring in 30 Days…

1:18–1:19 The presenter continues talking with an open expression in front of the CEU Compass filter interface. On screen: CEU Compass Your curated hub for genetic counseling CEUs Filter by Time Next 30 Days Next 3 Months Custom Range Filter by Expiration Date Expiring in 30 Days…

1:22–1:23 The presenter speaks at the bottom while a screen recording demonstrates typing an app prompt into Lovable. On screen: Lovable Create apps and websites by chatting with AI An app where you can scan clothes E-commerce store Note taking app Recip CLOTHES AND

1:24–1:26 The presenter explains the process as an animated UI mockup demonstrates clothing and shoe scanning analysis. On screen: Scan or upload a photo of clothing to discover its origin and details Scan Clothing AND PRESS ON

1:26–1:31 The presenter gestures enthusiastically in front of a TechCrunch article detailing Replit's ARR growth. On screen: TE How Replit went from $2.8M to $150M ARR by pivoting away from professional developers Sep 30, 2025 StrictlyVC Download How Replit went from $2.8M to $...…

1:31–1:35 The presenter speaks to the camera overlaid against a screenshot of a Forbes article about Lovable AI. On screen: Forbes FORBES DIGITAL ASSETS Lovable AI Hits $100M In Record Time And Launches AI Agent Chasing $1B By Sandy Carter, Contributor. Sandy Carter, COO at...…

1:36–1:45 The presenter gestures while speaking in front of a scrolling Lovable website interface showing newly launched apps. On screen: Lovable Sign in Sign up LAUNCHED Top 5 submissions by Monday every week wins 100 credits - added every Monday AI Developer Tool E-commerce Education…

1:46–1:54 A man speaks directly to the camera positioned in front of social media posts by Logan Kilpatrick. On screen: Logan Kilpatrick 9,605 posts Following Logan Kil... @OfficialL... Oct 25 Everyone is going to be able to vibe code video games by the end of 2025 1K 6.7K 2.5M…

1:54–1:56 The presenter gestures enthusiastically while standing before a graphic showing an exponential app growth curve. On screen: Since the launch of Agent 1 MILLION Apps built and

1:56–1:59 The speaker continues explaining while the background graphic updates to display app deployment metrics. On screen: Since the launch of Agent 1 MILLION Apps built 100 THOUSAND+ Apps deployed ap re d

1:59–2:00 A man speaks to the camera in the bottom overlay, while above him a street interviewer interacts with a passerby over an app interface. On screen: described the idea you have Ask Lovable to crea E-comm

2:00–2:02 The presenter continues discussing content creation as the top video shows an app prompt being demonstrated on the street. On screen: An app to ra face.

2:03–2:04 The presenter talks to the camera while the upper footage shows the interviewer holding up a smartphone camera at night. On screen: like, come on guys...

2:04–2:07 Speaker A addresses the viewer in front of a mobile screen recording demonstrating an AI face rating application. On screen: lovable.dev A+ Your rating 900 Faci %

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2:10–2:12 Speaker A speaks to the camera in front of footage showing a street interview and a fashion app interface. On screen: lovable.dev Curated Discover Unique Fashion Curated pieces that tell your story. Find distinctive fashion that sets you apart. OF C CE Ex

2:12–2:15 Speaker A addresses the audience at the bottom of the frame over a split screen featuring a woman being interviewed and a web app interface. On screen: THAT'S LIKE Design Accessories Unique more

Transcript

0:00 Speaker A: Everyone is calling AI video slop. Speaker A: AI apps slop, AI music slop. Speaker A: Just an endless dribble of computer generated nonsense that no one cares about. Speaker A: But you know what else was called Slop? Speaker A: YouTube videos in 2005. Speaker A: Stupid cat videos made by kids in their bedroom. Speaker A: But here's the pattern. Speaker A: Every transformative creative medium gets dismissed as trash at first, until it changes the world in how we create, share and consume. Speaker A: Blogs. Speaker A: These were just online diaries by amateurs and no one will read them.

0:26 Speaker A: You now they're the backbone of independent journalists and media brands. Speaker A: Instagram. Speaker A: These are just hipster selfies with cringe filters and no one cares what you had for lunch. Speaker A: Now it's a $24 billion influencer economy. Speaker A: TikTok. Speaker A: These are just dancing teams now it's the global stage that sets every trend. Speaker A: And TikTok shop drives globally $33 billion with 120% growth in the U.S. while history doesn't repeat, it rhymes. Speaker A: New tech makes creation easier and more accessible. Speaker A: Everybody floods in.

0:51 Speaker A: Quality looks terrible. Speaker A: Critics and pros mock it. Speaker A: New creator class emerges and a complete cultural takeover in three years. Speaker A: Almost every single time. Speaker A: So what's the next slop that becomes everything you ask? Speaker A: Building apps and writing code 15 years ago, YouTube proved that the world was short on video content. Speaker A: We just didn't know it because only TV studios could make it. Speaker A: Now 500 hours is uploaded every minute. Speaker A: Today the world is short of software and apps.

1:16 Speaker A: We just don't know it because only engineers can build it. Speaker A: Until now, tools like Replit, Bolt, Lovable and Google AI Studio let you build working apps just by describing what you want. Speaker A: Zero coding knowledge needed. Speaker A: Replit went from 2.8 to $150 million in revenue in under a year. Speaker A: And Lovable became the fastest growing software company ever with $100 million in annual run rate in just eight months. Speaker A: People are building manifestation apps, bespoke workout apps, warranty trackers, movie discovery games, apps and categories that cost $50,000 two years ago and couldn't be justified because of the small niche.

1:45 Speaker A: Google's head of AI studio estimates that everyone will be vibe coding games by the end of 2025 and that this will be the unlock for the next 100 million developers. Speaker A: This is the YouTube moment for software and then games, the generators. Speaker A: People who build apps as content are emerging right now, just like early youtubers looked ridiculous and were taken seriously by studios. Speaker A: Vibe coders building AI apps today are looked at like amateurs by developers. Speaker A: But in three years they will be the new rockstars.

2:12 Speaker A: The cool kids are already building. Speaker A: Let me know below if you're already building as well.