App Minded

About App Minded

From Vibe Coders to Developers Building Apps. From idea to install, growth to community. App Minded is a podcast about building and launching apps with AI, especially when you’re not a traditional developer. Hosted by Nina Kolari, App Minded goes behind the scenes with founders, creators and app builders who are turning ideas into real mobile and web apps using AI tools, vibe coding and new ways of building software. Each episode explores the actual journey from idea to app: how the idea started, how the product was built, which AI tools were used, what went wrong, how they launched, found users and figured out what to build next. You’ll hear about AI app development, vibe coding, iOS and web apps, app ideas, validation, product design, launching, app marketing, monetization and growing an app after launch. No computer science degree required. No pretending everything worked perfectly the first time. If you’re wondering whether you can build an app with AI, how non-technical founders are creating apps, or what it really takes to go from an idea to a launched product, App Minded is for you.

Publisher

Nina Kolari

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   How Deepti Used AI to Solve Her Own Kidney Health Challenges

   In a world where health crises can strike unexpectedly, Deepti Bahel shares her extraordinary journey from kidney failure to tech entrepreneur. After facing the life-altering challenges of dialysis and a transplant, Deepti turned her pain into purpose by leveraging AI to create innovative solutions for kidney health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating chronic illness or seeking inspiration in adversity. Join host Nina Kolari as she engages with Deepti, a kidney transplant survivor and data engineer, who reveals how her personal experience ignited her passion for building apps that empower others. You’ll discover the pivotal moment that led Deepti to develop Nourishly, an app that simplifies meal planning for kidney patients by generating recipes tailored to their dietary restrictions. Deepti dives into her journey of resilience, sharing insights like: How she transformed her battle with chronic illness into a mission to help others. The challenges she faced in managing her health and how technology played a crucial role in her recovery. The importance of community support during her toughest times and how it inspired her to give back. This episode highlights the urgent need for accessible health solutions and the power of technology in personalizing patient care. As Deepti’s story unfolds, you’ll understand that the intersection of healthcare and technology can lead to groundbreaking innovations that address real-world problems. Perfect for healthcare professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone facing their own health challenges, this conversation will leave you inspired and motivated to take action. Tune in and learn how one woman’s journey can reshape the future of health technology! Deepti Bahel is a kidney transplant survivor and founder of Medimate Foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of those with chronic health conditions through innovative tech solutions. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deeptibahel/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deeptibahel/) Website: https://deeptibahel.base44.app/ (https://deeptibahel.base44.app/)

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   What happens when your second app goes viral overnight?

   Lucas built an app in Paris that was growing steadily until one TikTok changed everything. The video brought in 5,000 new users, including 3,000 in a single day. Suddenly, his app was getting more attention than he ever expected, and his database was struggling to keep up. Today, the app has over 14,000 users and handles around 40 bookings a day. In this episode of App Minded, we talk about how Lucas built and launched his app, what happened when it went viral, the technical challenges of sudden growth, and what he's learned along the way. If you're building your first app with AI, wondering how to find users, or trying to figure out what happens after launch, this conversation is for you. About App Minded Hosted by Nina Kolari, App Minded features conversations with people building and shipping apps with AI, often without a traditional technical background. New episodes featuring real builders, their experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. 🎧 Listen to App Minded: https://appminded.co (https://appminded.co) Subscribe for more conversations about building apps with AI.

3. 

   26 Sept 2026

   6 Common Questions About Building Apps With AI

   In this solo Q&A episode of App Minded, I’m answering six of the questions I get most often about building apps with AI, from choosing what to build and which tools to use to what you actually need to learn and why I’ve chosen to build multiple apps. 00:52 Should I build a mobile app or a web app? 02:40 Should I build for iPhone, Android, or both? 05:47 Which platform should I use to build my app: Lovable, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Base44 or something else? 10:40 Do I need to know how to code before I start? 16:13 If I were building my first app again today, what would I do differently? 22:31 Why am I shipping multiple apps instead of sticking with one? Along the way, I talk about why constantly switching tools can hold you back, what I think AI app builders should learn instead of obsessing over code, why architecture, databases and security matter, what shipping your first app teaches you, and what I’ve learned from building 12 apps in 12 months. If you have a question about building, shipping or marketing your app, send it in for the next Q&A episode.

4. 

   22 Sept 2026

   She Built 10+ Apps With AI. The Hard Part Wasn’t Building

   El shares what she learned about app ideas, AI tools, marketing, and getting products into the world. With no technical background, El has built multiple apps using AI app-building tools. Along the way, she discovered that creating the app is only one part of the process. Finding a real problem, understanding your audience, marketing the product, and learning from what doesn’t work matter just as much. El’s first app taught her the difference between building and solving a problem One of El’s early apps helped people organize pickleball games, including court times, prices, reminders, and payments. The problem? People were already happy organizing games through text messages. The app offered more structure, but the problem wasn’t painful enough to make people change their behavior. That experience changed how El approaches app ideas. Instead of assuming something is useful, she now researches what people actually need before building. Her approach changed when she stopped relying on prompts alone Early on, El thought building with AI meant describing an idea and letting the tool create it. Now she does much more preparation. She creates an app summary, defines the ideal customer, limits the first version to a handful of features, and thinks about what can wait for later versions. We talk about the tools she has experimented with, including Lovable, Bolt and Claude Code, and how her building process has evolved. Building an app is only half the work One of El’s biggest lessons has been the importance of marketing and distribution. “The marketing and getting it out to the masses is the other half. Building the app is one half.” Her experience with SkullChat showed how unpredictable launching can be. After months of building, she launched, got an early user, and then the app broke. We talk about finding users, building in public, organic marketing, and why launching an app is really the beginning of learning from real users. Good app ideas can come from surprisingly simple places The Last Monday grew from a retirement countdown spreadsheet a friend was using. El turned the idea into an app that sends daily messages as retirement gets closer. She also built her own version of an AI dictation app in around 20 minutes after finding a prompt online. Her projects show that app ideas don’t need to start with groundbreaking inventions. They can come from personal needs, inefficient processes, or simply thinking: I could build that. More women need to see themselves as app builders El also talks about why she wants more women building with AI. Through her workshops, she has watched women with no traditional technical background turn their own experiences into app ideas and working products. Her advice for anyone still watching tutorials and wondering if they’re ready is simple: stop consuming and start building. You learn by building, testing, failing, fixing and shipping.

5. 

   19 Sept 2026

   From Non-Technical to Building a SaaS App With AI

   Tech entrepreneur Barbora Svobodova shares with host Nina Kolari how she built an AI SaaS app without a technical background, focusing on customer needs and distribution.

6. 

   15 Sept 2026

   How to Build an App with AI

   AI strategy consultant Cynthia Vazuqez interviews host [Host Name] about amplifying skills and building impactful apps through AI-driven innovation.

7. 

   5 Sept 2026

   How To Build A Thrifting App With Claude And Replit (No Code)

   HR professional turned AI enthusiast Chiara Barden shares her app development journey and insights with host Nina Kolari, revealing how personal experiences inspire innovation.

8. 

   26 Aug 2026

   How to Build an App With No Coding Experience Using Lovable and Claude

   Christina Moore shares her journey building a book club app with AI tools, highlighting community and user experience in this interview.

9. 

   5 Aug 2026

   "Ship Before You Think You Should" — Building an iPhone App With No Tech Background

   Host Nina Kolari interviews education professional Samantha Black about her journey building an iPhone app without a tech background, emphasizing launching projects early and embracing continuous learning.

10. 

    23 Jul 2026

    You're the Product Manager. The AI Is Your Engineer.

    Jocelyn Greenlee shares how she built the Buildara app with AI as her engineer, offering insights into product management and overcoming development challenges.

11. 

    15 Jul 2026

    The Mom of 3 Who Got Tired of Combining School Supply Lists

    Conversation designer Kayla Orozco shares her journey building an iOS app from scratch while balancing work and family, offering insights into her development process and advice for aspiring creators.

12. 

    8 Jul 2026

    The Non-Technical Founder Who Built an AI With a Soul

    Host [Host Name] interviews Ellyn Winters-Robinson, founder of AskEllyn.ai, about building an AI companion for breast cancer patients from personal experience.

13. 

    7 Jul 2026

    Introduction

    Host Nina Kolari shares her journey from non-coder to AI app builder, revealing insights on product creation and the current opportunities for aspiring developers.

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• Barbora Svobodova
• Cynthia Vazuqez
• Chiara Barden
• Christina Moore
• Samantha Black

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