Eric Simons

Eric Simons is a technology founder and product executive with over 15 years of experience who serves as the CEO at Bolt. Tasked with redefining how people build software through natural language, he guides the strategic vision for one of the fastest-growing AI coding platforms in the world, serving millions of builders including teams at Fortune 500 companies. Eric oversees a multidisciplinary team focused on turning conversational prompts into production-ready applications, and his leadership has been central to Bolt's rapid evolution from an early-stage browser development project into a comprehensive, AI-native ecosystem where natural language, full-stack development, and instant deployment intersect.

At Bolt, Eric drives the design and launch of highly automated, AI-powered tools built to help builders achieve working software in minutes instead of months. He recently spearheaded Bolt's breakout launch, an AI-native product leveraging generative AI to turn plain-language prompts into full-stack web and mobile applications, deploy them instantly, and iterate in real time. With a deep commitment to turning ambitious ideas into tangible action, Eric specializes in aligning cross-functional teams to build advanced, browser-native technologies that empower entrepreneurs, designers, and product managers to bring their ideas to life seamlessly.