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Join JJ in "This week in No Code + AI" as he interviews Zapier's CEO, Wade Foster. Discover the story behind co-founding Zapier and how it grew into a massive automation and AI company.
🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-details/intro-to-ai-agents
📰 News of the Week
The episode kicks off with spicy news covering OpenAI's roadmap updates, including the upcoming GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 models, and Elon Musk's recent offer to buy OpenAI. Plus, learn about the latest in no-code tools from Bolt, Repl.it, and Lovable. Don’t miss the deeper dive into Zapier's evolution, their unique approach to staying bootstrapped, and their recent expansion into AI Agents. Tune in for an insightful discussion on building a remote team culture and the future of AI-driven automation.
Learn more about Zapier: https://zapier.com/
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⏱️ Time Stamps
00:39 OpenAI's Latest Announcements
01:41 Elon Musk's Offer to Buy OpenAI
02:20 Sponsor Spotlight: NoCode Components
03:03 New Features from Bolt, Repl.it, and Lovable
04:16 Upcoming AI Agents Course
05:17 Interview with Wade, CEO of Zapier
06:20 The Early Days of Zapier
08:42 Building the First Prototype
09:53 From Beta to Public Product
14:07 Raising Seed Funding and Moving to California
15:55 Early Hiring Philosophy
19:01 Startup Struggles and Early Challenges
20:18 Timing and Market Fit
22:00 Building a Remote Team Culture
24:15 Personal Growth as a CEO
27:03 Staying Bootstrapped: The Decision
28:28 Product Expansion and AI Agents
34:27 Future of AI and Automation
38:36 Enterprise Focus and Final Thoughts
41:16 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview