

How Airtable Is Letting Anyone Build With AI with CEO Howie Liu
40 snips May 23, 2025
Howie Liu, CEO and co-founder of Airtable, discusses the revolutionary potential of AI in software development. He shares his vision of a future where non-coders can effortlessly build apps using AI agents, streamlining their workflows. The conversation highlights the shift from traditional coding to no-code solutions, emphasizing the importance of user experience. Liu also explores how collaborative technologies like Airtable are transforming creative industries, suggesting a radical new landscape for teamwork and innovation in the next decade.
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Airtable's Unique Approach
- Airtable began as the world's easiest and most powerful app builder focused on the data layer.
- It offers a low barrier to entry with scalability for complex production apps.
Future of Spreadsheets with AI
- Spreadsheets as intuitive tabular views will remain fundamental for data presentation.
- AI enhances spreadsheets by adding capabilities like customized messaging for each row.
Hybrid UX for No-Code Apps
- Design hybrid UX combining conversational AI and visual interactive outputs for no-code platforms.
- Avoid limiting users to chat-only interfaces; provide editable and visual outputs to enhance experience.