“I was tired of explaining it to somebody who was supposed to build it for me”: Meet the executives vibe-coding their own tools.

Non-technical executives and C-suite leaders are increasingly using AI coding tools like Claude and Cursor to build their own production tools, dashboards, and agentic systems without involving developers. Examples include a CEO who built a 140,000-line BBS system for IBM mainframe users with Claude (personally editing only 10 lines), another CEO who built a personal chief-of-staff app using MCP services, and a CMO who created a two-agent OKR management system. Analysts note real risks: vibe-coded apps often lack security hardening, audit controls, and maintenance plans. Skeptics also point out that non-developers typically hit a wall when projects require databases or backend integrations. Despite the enthusiasm, the trend raises questions about the long-term demand for professional developers.