Dennis Xu, a repeat tech startup founder, has launched a new venture called Adaptive Computer, which aims to revolutionize personal computer software by empowering non-programmers to create their own apps using a simple text prompt. The startup has just announced a $7 million seed round, led by Pebblebed, with participation from Conviction, Weekend Fund, Jake Paul's Anti-fund, Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki, and others.

Xu, who co-founded AI note-taking app Mem, one of OpenAI's earliest venture investments, believes that non-programmers should be able to create full-featured apps without requiring extensive coding knowledge. With Adaptive Computer, he wants to put the power of app creation in every person's pocket, allowing them to build their "personal computer of their dreams."

The startup's platform is designed to handle the technical heavy lifting, creating a database instance, user authentication, file management, and integrating features like payments, scheduled tasks, and AI capabilities such as image generation and speech synthesis. In a demo, the platform was able to build a functional JavaScript-based app in just a minute, complete with a back-end database, without requiring any further configuration.

While Adaptive Computer is not the first "vibe coding" platform, Xu believes his startup stands out from competitors like Replit and Lovable. He argues that these platforms were originally designed to make programming easier for programmers, which can make them difficult for non-programmers to use. In contrast, Adaptive Computer is built specifically for everyday people who want to create apps to improve their own lives.

The platform's unique features include the ability for apps to work together seamlessly, allowing users to build a file-hosting app and then access those files in another app. Xu likens this to an "operating system" rather than a single web app. Early users have already created a range of innovative apps, including AI-generated storytelling, a coffee bean e-commerce site, and a text-to-speech reader for PDF files.

Adaptive Computer offers three subscription levels: a limited free version, a $20/month tier, and a $100/month Creator/Pro tier. The startup's ambitious goal is to democratize app creation, making it accessible to anyone with an idea, regardless of their programming skills.

The $7 million seed funding will be used to further develop the platform and expand its user base. With its innovative approach and user-friendly interface, Adaptive Computer is poised to disrupt the traditional app development landscape and empower a new generation of creators.

As the tech industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Adaptive Computer's no-code platform shapes the future of app creation and what implications it may have for the broader tech ecosystem.