2025-11-03-replit-developer-relations-what-excites-me
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
What Excites Me About Replit
I love technology that democratizes creativity. My writing is all about democratizing human flourishing. Software isn't just about making money. It's a tool for helping people live better lives. Building an app for yourself, your family, or to solve a problem only you have is incredibly empowering.
I'm fascinated by "N=1 apps"—tools that only the developer's company needs. Not everyone needs to build the next viral consumer app. Most people just need to solve their own specific problem. Replit makes that possible for people who couldn't do it before.
I'm not someone like Jordie Walk. I can't think in deeply technical, systems-level ways. But I am absolutely a beneficiary of vibe coding.
I graduated top of my class from Gauntlet AI and felt incredibly empowered, even as a former Google coder. If I felt that transformative shift, I can only imagine how non-developers feel with tools like Replit. I've used AI-assisted development to build my personal website, help others turn ideas into web pages, and create fun applications like BlessOut.com.
I can see a different demographic being attracted to Replit. People who don't view themselves as coders. People with ideas who felt locked out. That's the audience I want to serve.
What excites me most is brining vibe coding to the wider world.
I've spent my career making complex things accessible:
- Made democracy reform accessible to thousands globally (Forbes 30 Under 30)
- Made crypto concepts like Sybil defense compelling to mainstream audiences
- Organized events that drew 3,000+ builders through compelling narratives
The magic of Replit isn't just letting people vibe code. It's helping them ship safely, with confidence, with the fundamentals baked in. I want to be the friendly face that helps people use Replit to become empowered creators who can solve their own problems with software.
That's what excites me about Replit.