VIBE Coding CEO Anton Osika says he thinks people should stop seeing computer science degrees as a surefire way to land a career in tech.
"I wouldn't say it's worthless, but I do think the leverage has moved," Osika told Business Insider in an interview a few days ago.
Osika, 35, said that while getting a computer science degree "isn't useless," its value has shifted. "Curiosity, adaptability, and shipping high-quality products quickly can matter more than credentials," he added.
"For most people, a degree is no longer the entry ticket. You can build, ship, and even start companies without it," Osika said.
"The degree still has value if you want to go deep on systems, theory, or research. There's rigor there that tools won't replace. But the default path — 'I need a CS degree to be relevant in tech' — feels much less true today," he continued.
Osika said that in the past, the bottleneck to building in tech was the "technical know-how," which required "years of training to even get started." But now, people have the tools to "go from idea to working product without ever touching a formal CS education," he said.
Osika cofounded Lovable in 2023. Lovable is a vibe coding platform that allows people with limited programming knowledge to create software using AI.
Osika's startup has 45 employees, per PitchBook, and is hiring for 16 open positions on its careers page as of press time.
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