Some of the biggest breakthroughs, like OpenAI and SpaceX, started as ideas most people thought were impossible.
But the best founders stay contrarian long enough to be right, learning from criticism but staying true to their convictions and users who believe in the same vision.
really great post.
however, it doesn't apply to CHAD IDE. We're 5 steps ahead.
different plane of thinking.
but, really great post so reposting for visibility.
Rage Baiting is for Losers
Yesterday, YC announced Chad IDE aka “the brainrot code editor.” Chad is an AI code editor that allows you to gamble, watch TikTok, and use dating apps while working on coding tasks.
Their launch rightfully got a lot of attention. On one hand it’s
Chad IDE (@cladlabs) is the brainrot code editor.
AI coding takes 1–5 min between prompts—too long to ignore, too short to start something new.
Chad integrates your brainrot (X, IG, Stake, Tinder, etc) into your agentic coding workflow and helps to manage your
very crazy learning:
there are many 125+ iq engineer/founders who cannot look at a bad video and tell that it is shit
there appears to be a gigantic market for connecting tech companies // brainrotted kids with viral sense
3 weeks ago I was researching unemployment benefits, now we’re in @ycombinator.
6 months ago:
@xkevin_le, my childhood friend had just reached out to catch up. I was working in AI research at PerformanceStar LLC. Kevin at @Meta.
“Dude I’m bored at work, let’s code a fun
You became a founder.
You quit your job, raised a little money, and everyone called you “brave.”
You pulled all-nighters, pitch the dream, and told yourself you’re one launch away.
Then a year passes.
No traction. No salary. Your co founder quit. Your girl friend left you for
