This Week in NoCode + AI

From Solo Founder to $80M Exit in 6 Months — The Base44 Bootstrapped Story with Maor Shlomo

In this episode, the host interviews Maor, the CEO of Base 44 and discusses the company's recent acquisition by Wix for $80 million. Maor shares his entrepreneurial journey, from founding his first data science company Explo in 2018 to raising $130 million and managing it for six and a half years. Transitioning from Explo, Maor delves into the launch and rapid growth of Base 44, an AI-driven app-building platform. He emphasizes user experience, the importance of community-driven growth, and offers a detailed demo of Base 44’s capabilities. Maor also outlines future plans under Wix, including more advanced AI app-building functionalities and a new app catalog for software distribution.Learn more about Base44: https://base44.com🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-det...✅ Available on all platforms: Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.⏱️ Time Stamps00:37 Founding Explo and Early Challenges01:25 Raising Funds and Market Strategies05:59 Transitioning from CEO to Builder09:08 The Birth of Base 4414:12 Demo of Base 4420:54 Simplifying AI App Building21:32 Admin Dashboards and Advanced Tools23:46 Building the MVP: Early Challenges26:03 Launching and Iterating31:53 Marketing Strategies and Viral Growth36:48 Wix Acquisition and Future Vision#ai #podcast #nocode #automation #workflows #aiagents #community #learning #academy #vibeocoding #bolt #hackathon #aicoding #builderio #bolt #lovable #base44

Vibe Coding With a Visual Interface | Demo with CEO

In this episode, JJ sits down with Steve, the co-founder and CEO of Builder.io, a leading platform in the visual coding space. Steve shares his journey from studying design and trying to build iOS apps without coding knowledge to becoming a proficient coder and eventually founding Builder.io. They discuss Builder.io's unique approach to visual coding, how it integrates with existing repositories, and its use of large language models to improve user experiences. Steve also demonstrates Builder.io's powerful features, including its visual development environment (VDE) and Figma integration, which enable both technical and non-technical users to contribute to the code base effectively. The discussion highlights the potential future of visual coding in enterprise environments and the growing importance of AI in software development.Learn more about Disco: https://builder.io🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-det...✅ Available on all platforms: Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.⏱️ Time Stamps00:31 Steve's Background and Journey01:24 Challenges in Coding and Early Startups02:19 The Birth of Builder.io03:07 Evolution and Success of Builder.io03:39 Visual CMS and AI Integration04:54 Fusion: The Next Step12:58 Customer Use Cases and Success Stories16:37 AI in Coding: Challenges and Solutions20:02 Live Demo and Features24:13 Exploring the Contact Page24:27 Switching to Design Mode24:49 Figma Style Editing25:08 Layer Management and Copy-Paste25:28 Applying Changes and Adding Prompts26:18 Fixing Errors and IDE Discussion26:42 Visual Development Environment (VDE)28:05 Figma Integration and Design Updates29:50 Weather Dashboard and Code Review34:34 Future of Visual Development35:06 Go-to-Market Strategy38:33 Target Users and Use Cases43:44 Building New Apps and Educational Tips45:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts#ai #podcast #nocode #automation #workflows #aiagents #community #learning #academy #vibeocoding #bolt #hackathon #aicoding #builderio #bolt #lovable

From Near Shutdown to AI Powerhouse: The Bolt New Journey with Eric from Stack Blitz

Welcome to this week in NoCode + AI! Hosted by JJ Englert, this episode features an exclusive interview with Eric, the co-founder and CEO of Stack Blitz, now known as Bolt. The conversation delves into the turbulent yet inspiring journey of Bolt New, from the brink of shutting down to achieving a phenomenal $20 million in ARR within just two months. Eric shares insights into the challenges and pivots that led to this success, including the world's largest hackathon and a focus on non-developer users. The episode highlights major developments in the AI industry, including the acquisition saga surrounding Windsurf. JJ also announces a local AI training program he will be leading in Rochester. Tune in for a deep dive into Eric's entrepreneurial spirit, the growth of Bolt New, and the ever-evolving AI landscape.Learn more about Disco: https://bolt.new🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-det...✅ Available on all platforms: Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.⏱️ Time Stamps00:50 The Windsurf Acquisition Drama02:28 AI Industry Insights and Local Training Program03:39 Interview with Eric from Bolt: Beginnings and Early Projects06:24 Challenges and Pivots in Stack Blitz's Journey11:43 The Success of Bolt and Future Plans18:32 Fundraising and Market Strategy22:23 Adapting to a New Target Audience25:28 Non-Technical Users and Hackathon Overview26:04 Hackathon Takeaways and User Success27:29 Building Real Products and AI Integration28:23 The Genesis of the Hackathon29:46 Executing the World's Largest Hackathon31:13 Community Involvement and Event Highlights33:42 Post-Hackathon Reflections and Future Plans35:34 Innovative Hackathon Submissions39:40 Future of Bolt and Vibe Coding44:20 Getting Started with Bolt New44:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts#ai #podcast #nocode #automation #workflows #aiagents #community #learning #academy #vibeocoding #bolt #hackathon #aicoding

Building AI Powered Learning Programs with Disco

Welcome to this week in NoCode + AI! JJ chats with Candice, the co-founder and CEO of Disco, an innovative AI-first learning platform. Candice shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey from South Africa to Canada, her role in scaling a company to 120 million users, and selling it for a billion dollars. She also discusses the founding and scaling of Disco during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of AI in transforming learning experiences and upskilling in organizations. Key topics the impact of AI coding platforms, personalized learning programs, and strategies for entrepreneurs navigating the AI revolution. Finally, viewers are treated to a detailed demo of Disco's AI program generator, showcasing how to build high-impact learning programs quickly and efficiently.Learn more about Disco: https://www.disco.co/🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-det...✅ Available on all platforms: Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.⏱️ Time Stamps00:38 Exciting News in AI and No-Code01:11 The Rise of AI Coding Platforms02:09 Importance of Learning AI Skills03:04 Introduction to Candace and Disco03:23 Candace's Entrepreneurial Journey04:41 Founding Disco During the Pandemic06:26 Building an AI-First Learning Platform08:52 Challenges and Successes in Scaling Disco20:45 The Future of Learning with AI26:12 The Power of Integrated Learning Platforms27:29 AI Enablers and Organizational Growth28:12 Building AI Fluency in Organizations33:59 Advice for Entrepreneurs in the AI Era36:41 When to Pivot or Persevere in Startups39:26 Future of AI in Education and Work45:23 Demo: Creating AI-Driven Learning Programs with Disco

3 AI Agents Every Real Estate Agent Should Build | Ai Lab Session with TWIN

Join host JJ and Jacob Bank, CEO of Relay.app, in this special labs episode of 'No-Code + AI' where they build three powerful AI automations for real estate agents using Relay.app. This hands-on session covers creating a personalized listing notifier, automated social media listings, and an active client analyzer, all aimed at helping real estate agents streamline their workflow and enhance client experience. Discover how easy it is to incorporate AI into your daily operations and save countless hours each week. Templates and resources included!Templates used in this video 🤑1) Personalized Listing Notifier (https://run.relay.app/shared/1-personalized-listing-notifier-pcfZmsDZETJB?utm=TWIN)2) Social Media Listing Generator (https://run.relay.app/shared/2-social-media-listings-for-new-properties-p6PaKUVZmR8m?utm=TWIN)3) Active Client Analyzer (https://run.relay.app/shared/3-active-client-analyzer-oJRHb6CaMpUT?utm=TWIN)🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-details/intro-to-ai-agents?utm=twin_62👋 Signup to Relay.app?utm=TWIN✅ Available on all platforms: Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and New Format Announcement00:12 Special Labs Episode with Jacob Bank00:35 Building AI Automations for Real Estate Agents01:15 Personalized Listing Notifier02:01 Listing Launch Social Media Generator02:37 Active Client Analyzer03:24 Getting Started with Relay.app04:16 Setting Up Email Triggers06:13 Creating AI-Powered Workflows11:07 Testing and Iterating AI Prompts17:58 Sending Automated Emails21:02 Creating a Template for Real Estate Listings21:35 Generating Social Media Posts for New Listings22:08 Automating Social Media Posting with AI26:55 Advanced Triggers and Workflow Extensions30:32 Active Client Analyzer: Nurturing Leads38:13 AI Agents vs. Workflows: Best Practices41:58 Conclusion and Additional Resources#ai #podcast #nocode #automation #workflows #aiagents