"The concept of vibe coding is not even a year old. Apple was forced, for the first time, to allow external payment links in the US. Apps became easier to build than ever. Kids now want to become developers to drive lambos. There are courses promising millions if you learn to build apps, turning app development into what drop shipping was a few years ago."
"This is the kind of thing that, as a founder, you dream about. You imagine it happening one day, but you never truly believe it will. Until it does. A large company that we deeply respected wanted to join forces with us. It was incredibly validating. The little toy my co-founder Jacob and I started years ago had grown into something people genuinely wanted."
"To say that the weeks that followed were emotional and stressful would be an understatement. When the offer came, we were not in the best mindset. We were tired. Jacob had just broken his ankle and was dealing with both the physical pain and the mental toll of recovery. Everything felt heavier than usual. Some days I would wake up convinced we should do it. Other days, absolutely certain we"
2025 brought rapid industry change, with vibe coding emerging and Apple allowing external payment links in the US. Apps became easier to build, fueling a surge of people and courses promising high earnings from app development. The developer role expanded to include nontraditional creators, shifting focus from helping developers make more money to helping apps and vibe coders monetize. Late 2024 produced a serious acquisition offer for RevenueCat, creating intense emotional and strategic pressure for leadership. Founders faced fatigue and personal challenges, including a co-founder’s broken ankle, producing mixed daily feelings about selling. Leadership committed to continue building toward becoming a generational company.
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