Fired By Robots

Aivars Meijers & Paweł Karniej
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Two indie devs, no corporate playbook. Aivars Meijers and Pawel Karniej talk through building apps in public, scaling products, and staying useful while software keeps changing.

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  1. −12 h

    Fired By Robots Podcast - Episode 5: Is Self-hosted AI the future?

    The podcast episode covers a range of topics including app development, revenue growth, challenges in subscription app development, the impact of Cloud Fable 5 on development work, comparison of AI models, the impact of AI model subscriptions on business and expenses, exploring local AI models, and the shift towards local AI models and corporate AI expenses. The conversation delves into the impact of AI euphoria on the job market, SpaceX's investments in AI, recent acquisitions and partnerships, and the role of AI in user acquisition and recommendations. Takeaways AI Model SubscriptionsLocal AI ModelsCorporate AI Expenses AI Euphoria and Job MarketSpaceX and AI InvestmentsAcquisitions and PartnershipsAI Recommendations and User Acquisition Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Weekly Updates07:10 Challenges and Progress in Subscription App Development13:12 Comparison of Fable 5 and Other AI Models19:30 Impact of AI Model Subscriptions on Business and Expenses26:48 Exploring Local AI Models and Their Potential Impact36:08 Shift Towards Local AI Models and Corporate AI Expenses48:32 SpaceX and AI Investments58:27 AI Recommendations and User Acquisition

    1 tim 1 min

  2. 10 juni

    Fired By Robots Podcast - Episode 4: Apple WWDC26 Recap

    The conversation covers a range of topics including app development, revenue, the WWDC keynotes, the building of 30 apps challenge, bundle and suite offer subscription packets, and the impact of Siri AI and EU regulations. The conversation covers topics such as the regulation of AI and robotics, Apple's Siri and AI integration, and highlights from Apple's WWDC event. The discussion delves into the impact of regulations on AI, the trustworthiness of Apple's approach to AI, and the potential of new AI features in Apple's ecosystem. Takeaways App development and revenue are stable, with a focus on building 30 apps challenge and the impact of Siri AI and EU regulations. Regulation is crucial for AI and roboticsApple's Siri and AI integration is a key focusApple's WWDC event highlights new AI features Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Apple Developer Conference08:07 Building 30 Apps Challenge17:41 WWDC Keynotes and Updates33:58 Bundle and Suite Offer Subscription Packets53:03 Siri AI and EU Regulations01:02:47 Regulation of AI and Robotics01:16:08 Apple's Siri and AI Integration01:23:10 Apple's WWDC Highlights

    1 tim 45 min

  3. 3 juni

    Episode 3 - App Store Review Process Sucks

    Paweł and Aivars discuss their experiences as indie app developers, including revenue growth, app monetization, app store rejections, and the upcoming WWDC event. They share insights on MRR growth, app monetization strategies, app store review processes, and their expectations for WWDC. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the potential release of a foldable iPhone, the need for AI improvements in Apple products, the impact of AI on the job market, and the use of social media for information consumption and research. Takeaways MRR growth is a significant milestone for indie app developersApp monetization strategies can include ads, in-app purchases, and subscriptionsApp store review processes can be challenging and may involve delays and rejectionsExpectations for WWDC include improvements and updates for iOS and potential new hardware releases Foldable iPhone potential releaseNeed for AI improvements in Apple products Chapters 00:00 Indie App Development and MRR Growth09:44 Implementing Ads and Monetization Experiments19:23 App Store Review Processes and Automation Tools44:41 Expectations for WWDC and New Releases49:47 Potential Release of a Foldable iPhone55:29 AI Improvements in Apple Products01:26:00 Impact of AI on the Job Market01:31:31 Use of Social Media for Information Consumption and Research

    1 tim 24 min

  4. 28 maj

    Episode 2 - Limits of Tools & Creativity

    The conversation covers the importance of setting limits for creativity, the impact of raising prices for products, the challenge of focusing on one project versus multiple projects, the significance of ASO on app revenue, and the value of personal effort in marketing applications. The conversation covers the challenges of using AI tools for automated image posts and social media marketing, experiences with OpenCloud and Hermes Agent, the illusion of productivity, transitioning from OpenCloud to Hermes Agent, and the impact of AI on jobs and tech firings. The decline in students applying to tech universities may be influenced by the belief that AI will make programming jobs obsolete. AI tools are not always cost-effective and may not always replace human developers. Takeaways Importance of setting limits for creativityThe value of raising prices for productsThe challenge of focusing on one project versus multiple projectsThe impact of ASO on app revenueThe significance of personal effort in marketing applications AI tools are not always cost-effective and may not always replace human developersThe decline in students applying to tech universities may be influenced by the belief that AI will make programming jobs obsolete

    1 tim 7 min

  5. 20 maj

    Episode 1 - Unemployed as Long as Possible

    Two developers discuss their experiences with unemployment, indie app development, and the impact of AI on app development. They also explore the revenue comparison between iOS and Android platforms and discuss the challenges of cross-platform development. The conversation covers the journey of learning and building, the challenge of app distribution, insecurities and exploitation, vanity metrics and micromanagement, content marketing and AI, ASO strategy and app distribution, content creation and distribution strategies, strategies for app distribution, influencer partnerships and distribution, audience-focused app ideas, and a conclusion and farewell. Takeaways Unemployment challenges and strategiesImpact of AI on app developmentRevenue comparison between iOS and Android platformsChallenges of cross-platform development The challenge of app distribution in a crowded marketThe importance of content marketing and audience-focused app ideas Chapters 00:00 Podcast Inception08:03 Tech Industry Layoffs19:54 AI in App Development30:09 Platform Revenue Comparison36:26 Cross-Platform Development44:09 The Journey of Learning and Building51:15 Insecurities and Exploitation57:24 Content Marketing and AI01:10:54 ASO Strategy and App Distribution01:19:00 Content Creation and Distribution01:29:52 Audience-Focused App Ideas

    1 tim 32 min
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Two indie devs, no corporate playbook. Aivars Meijers and Pawel Karniej talk through building apps in public, scaling products, and staying useful while software keeps changing.

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    Aivars Meijers & Paweł Karniej
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