Mastering NoCode Investments: Insights from Techstars Seattle Managing Director - Episode 9

Innovating with NoCode & AI: In this interactive discussion on 'This Week in No Code', hosts JJ and David Pal engage with guest Marius Ciocirlan, a Managing Director at Techstars Seattle. Topics include current tech drama, industry updates from Notion AI, TL Draw, App Sumo, and a deep dive into the OpenAI controversy. Marius, a former filmmaker and developer of ShareGrid, shares his journey into the tech sphere and his experiences with the Techstars startup accelerator program. The dialogue delves into the transformative power of No Code and AI platforms in enhancing website functionalities, with Marius citing his personal navigation of Open AI. The digital era is likened to 'medieval times' as it stands on the brink of democratizing content creation and altering workflows. The episode imparts unique insights into impending AI trends and provides valuable advice for startups aiming for funding. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:18 Recap of Previous Episode and Preview of Current Episode 01:36 Deep Dive into TLDRAW - https://tldraw.ai 04:36 Controversy with AppSumo 10:34 Introduction to Notion AI - https://notion.ai 12:31 Discussion on OpenAI Controversy 22:11 Guest Interview: Marius' Journey 38:47 Early Career and Role Switch 39:33 Techstars: Structure and Global Presence 40:14 Techstars Seattle: Success Stories and Program Details 41:31 Techstars: Mentorship and Fundraising Support 42:43 Understanding Pre-seed and Seed Stage 43:50 Deciding How Much Money to Raise 47:24 When to Seek Investment: Bootstrapping vs. VC 49:13 The Role of No-Code in Startups 01:12:52 The Future of No-Code and AI Join us: https://www.nocodealliance.org/newsletter Hire us to make your next MVP: https://www.studio-nocode.com Learn with us: https://www.nocodealliance.org Follow us: https://twitter.com/JJEnglert https://twitter.com/cerealbuilder