Two weeks into launching Two Clouds, most of my time has gone into specs, proposals, meetings, and networking. It’s exciting and freeing to steer my own path, but also daunting knowing every decision rests on me. Trusting my gut and being ready to pivot are key.
Laracon US 2025 showcased Laravel's evolution into a complete platform. Laravel Cloud launched with smart queue scaling, Forge got major deployment upgrades, and Laravel 12 brings AI tools. The Denver conference emphasized practical AI integration over hype, proving Laravel's ready for the next phase of web development.
Vertical SaaS companies have the advantage in AI - not because of superior technology, but because their deep domain expertise creates AI agents that understand industry nuances better than horizontal platforms.