How Stupid, Ugly Apps Make Millions (And How You Can Too)

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Why do simple, ugly apps make millions while polished, complex ones struggle? Because they solve real problems, meet demand, and get in front of the right people—fast. In this talk, Anthony Villa will show you how to spot profitable opportunities, build a dead-simple app around them, and turn it into a success. If you've ever spent too long building something no one wanted, this talk is for you!

Mar 19, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

As builders, we love dreaming up complex apps we believe will change the world. We spend months, sometimes years) crafting them, only to discover that no one wants to buy them.

Meanwhile, someone else slaps together a stupid, ugly app in a weekend—something no self-respecting developer would put in their portfolio—and it rakes in millions.

Why? Because it solves a real problem, meets demand, and has distribution.

In this talk, Anthony Villa will show you how to spot profitable opportunities, build a dead-simple app around them, and get it in front of the right people fast.

If you've ever spent too long building something no one wanted, it's time to rethink your approach. Come learn how to cash in on the power of stupid, ugly apps.

When

When

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (UTC)

Speaker

  • Anthony Villa

    LaunchExperiments.com

    Founder

Partner

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Organizers

  • Darren Barklie

    Craft Applied

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  • Harley Garrett

    Craft Applied

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  • Felipe Ceotto

    Gaming Mechanics Limited

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  • Bransom Bean

    GDG Organiser

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