There is an enormous category of software that the world needs but has never been able to afford — tools built for small businesses, niche industries, local markets, and specialized workflows that traditional development economics made impossible. AI-assisted development has quietly changed that math, unlocking a vast layer of the economy that was previously priced out of custom software entirely. This episode explores what that shift actually means for builders who are paying attention. Produced by VoxCrea.AI This episode is part of an ongoing series on governing AI-assisted coding using Claude Code. 👉 Each episode has a companion article — breaking down the key ideas in a clearer, more structured way. If you want to go deeper (and actually apply this), read today’s article here: 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 At aijoe.ai, we build AI-powered systems like the ones discussed in this series. If you’re ready to turn an idea into a working application, we’d be glad to help.