Fired By Robots
Claim This Podcastby Aivars Meijers & Paweł Karniej
Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p>
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5/20/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 23, 2026
Fired By Robots Podcast - Episode 9: Are Simple Apps Dead?
<p>The podcast hosts discuss their recent app development activities, including the implementation of new features and the challenges of building and monetizing Android applications. They also share insights on the 30 Apps Challenge, feedback collection, and the development of a SAS product for feedback collection. Additionally, they explore the idea of participating in a Shipathon to build new applications. The conversation covers topics such as the App Growth Annual Conference, transition in mobile product building, the shift towards courageous and creative ideas, the impact of AI on development, AI's influence on application development, AI's role in writing code, the Subscription Tracker Challenge, and closing thoughts on individual developer projects. The discussion emphasizes the importance of focusing on bigger, more robust, and complex projects as individual developers, and the potential impact of AI on various aspects of development.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>App development challenges and feature implementation</li><li>Feedback collection and SAS product development</li><li>Participation in Shipathon for new app development Transitioning towards more courageous and creative ideas in mobile product building</li><li>The importance of focusing on bigger, more robust, and complex projects as individual developers</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Podcast Introduction and Weekly Updates</li><li>01:01 App Development and Feature Implementation</li><li>04:07 Inspiration from Video Content and Building New Features</li><li>07:27 Building Android Applications and Monetization</li><li>12:45 30 Apps Challenge and Feedback Collection</li><li>25:09 Building a SAS Product for Feedback Collection</li><li>37:01 Feedback Collection and Shipathon Participation</li><li>43:38 App Growth Annual Conference</li><li>46:13 Transition in Mobile Product Building</li><li>49:35 Shift Towards Courageous and Creative Ideas</li><li>52:26 Impact of AI on Development</li><li>01:05:59 AI's Influence on Application Development</li><li>01:11:20 AI's Role in Writing Code</li><li>01:19:48 Subscription Tracker Challenge</li><li>01:24:00 Closing Thoughts</li></ul>
July 17, 2026
Fired by Robots Podcast - Episode 8: Is AI Coding Actually Better Than Coding by Hand?
<p>The conversation covers the challenges of coding by hand versus AI-assisted coding, the complexities of the recruitment process, the transition to product-focused work, and the use of Fable and Codex in development. The conversation delves into the challenges of content creation, the ongoing developments in AI hardware and software, and the future impact of AI on everyday life. It explores the struggle with content creation, the lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI, and the potential for AI-native operating systems. The discussion also highlights the increasing use of AI by non-technical individuals and the evolving capabilities of AI models and code.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Coding by hand vs. AI-assisted coding</li><li>Recruitment process challenges</li><li>Transition to product-focused work</li><li>Use of Fable and Codex in development Content creation challenges</li><li>AI hardware and software development</li><li>The future of AI and its impact on everyday life</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Coding by Hand vs. AI-Assisted Coding</li><li>03:09 Challenges in the Recruitment Process</li><li>09:00 Transition to Product-Focused Work</li><li>31:12 Use of Fable and Codex in Development</li><li>40:44 Content Creation Challenges</li><li>58:22 AI Hardware and Software Development</li><li>01:10:04 The Future of AI and Its Impact on Everyday Life</li></ul>
July 3, 2026
Fired By Robots Podcast - Episode 7: Is Mobile Apps Buisness Model For You?
<p>The conversation covers topics related to climate and environment, the popularity of AC in Europe, challenges and successes in app development, and considerations for B2B and B2C business models. The discussion delves into climate differences between countries, the debate on the popularity of AC in Europe, app revenue and marketing strategies, and the exploration of service-based business models. The conversation covers various topics related to app development, app revenue, AI models, and the implications of using AI-generated applications. It also delves into the considerations for selling and buying indie applications, the costs and efficiency of AI models, and the impact of AI model usage on coding and development. Additionally, the conversation highlights the increasing use of AI models and tools, as well as the rising costs associated with their usage.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Climate differences between countries</li><li>Discussion on the popularity of AC in Europe</li><li>Challenges and successes in app development</li><li>Considerations for B2B and B2C business models AI-generated applications are becoming increasingly common</li><li>The use of AI models and tools is becoming more expensive</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Climate and Environment</li><li>12:54 App Development Challenges</li><li>30:56 B2B vs B2C Business Models</li><li>43:43 Freelancing and Human Management</li><li>49:18 Selling Indie Applications</li><li>55:08 Selling and Buying Applications</li><li>01:05:17 AI Models and Open Source</li><li>01:11:14 AI Model Costs and Usage</li><li>01:16:19 AI Model Efficiency and Usage</li><li>01:23:35 Coding with AI and AI Model Costs</li></ul>
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