Success—where does it begin? Blake Anderson, a 23-year-old non-developer, found his answer in ChatGPT. With no prior experience in app development, he leveraged AI to generate an astounding $100 million in just 18 months. This article explores Blake’s journey to success and how you can follow in his footsteps.
1. The Simple Beginning
The First Conversation with ChatGPT
Blake was nearing college graduation with no clear plan. Watching his friends land jobs at big firms in New York, he pondered his own path. Then, the idea to develop an app struck him. However, Blake had a major obstacle—he had no coding skills.
That’s when Blake turned to ChatGPT. A simple question, “How do I develop a mobile app?” changed his life. ChatGPT suggested using Swift UI, and Blake downloaded Xcode, gradually learning to develop apps. Throughout this process, ChatGPT became his de facto development partner, writing 95% of the code.
2. The First Success
Dating App Rizz GPT
Blake’s first app was ‘Rizz GPT,’ an AI-powered tool to assist with dating app conversations. Inspired by his roommate’s struggles to maintain conversations on dating apps, Blake decided to create a solution. Rizz GPT allows users to upload screenshots of their dating app chats, and the AI analyzes the context to suggest charming responses.
The app quickly gained traction, thanks in large part to a clever marketing strategy involving TikTok influencers. With just $100 in ad spend, the app garnered millions of views, leading to 200,000 downloads in just a week. Monthly revenue soon exceeded $80,000.
3. The Second App
Appearance Enhancement App Umax
After the success of his first app, Blake noticed another trend: ‘looksmatching’ (appearance enhancement). He developed Umax, an app that uses the GPT Vision API to analyze facial features and offer suggestions for improvement. Users upload their photos and receive specific advice on how to enhance their appearance based on AI analysis.
This app also succeeded, fueled by strategic marketing investments. Despite emerging competition, bold marketing choices allowed Blake to outpace rivals. Umax’s Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) soared from $150,000 to $500,000, marking yet another triumph.
4. Success Continues
Cal AI
Blake didn’t stop there. His third app, Cal AI, helps users easily track calories using AI. The app’s key feature is its ability to recognize food and calculate calories from photos. This app once again made a splash in the market, generating approximately $300,000 in revenue in its first month.
5. The Secret to Success
A New Perspective and Bold Challenges
The secret to Blake’s success lies in his ‘new perspective’ and ‘bold challenges.’ He constantly monitored trends and developed products accordingly. Perfection from the start wasn’t necessary; starting small and growing fast was key. Most importantly, Blake filled in his gaps with new technologies and tools. ChatGPT became his perfect partner.
Conclusion: Start Now
Blake Anderson’s success story leaves us with an important lesson. Don’t fear new technologies and tools—use them to challenge yourself. Success begins with courageous beginnings. Like Blake, you can start from a small idea and achieve great success. Start now, even if it’s small. What matters most is that you start.
Source: TechCrunch, “ChatGPT-driven apps and their impact on startups”