Dev Propulsion Labs Ivan Burazin, CEO of Daytona: walking from $300K ARR to build for agents | Evil Martians podcast
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Nov 12, 2025 
Ivan Burazin, Founder and CEO of Daytona, dives into his bold decision to walk away from $300K ARR to rebuild for the AI era. He discusses the exponential growth of AI agents, predicting they may outnumber humans tenfold. The conversation touches on creating composable computers on demand and the importance of a seamless developer experience. Ivan emphasizes his team's unique approach to market positioning, community engagement, and the urgent need for innovative tools tailored for agents, all while racing against competitors in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Prioritize Rapid Customer Support
- Move fast on support and be in front of customers when things break.
- Respond within minutes to build trust and retain early users.
Rebuilt From Scratch For Agents
- Daytona pivoted from human dev environments to agent-native infrastructure after inbound requests late last year.
- The team rebuilt the product from scratch and intentionally let previous revenue fall to zero to focus fully on the pivot.
Use Strengths For Go‑to‑Market
- Play to your team's strengths for GTM: use in-person events if that's your advantage.
- Concentrate efforts where the market is concentrated to maximize impact.