Pega Chief of Launchpad, John Huehn

Francis Carden and Rob Koplowitz host Pega Chief of Launchpad, John Huehn. Launchpad is a radical departure from Pega's traditional business and holds the promise to upend ISV software development. The group discusses the transformative potential of low-code platforms, and how that can now extend to the ISV market. John, a key figure at Pega, shares his journey from the telecom industry to leading customer service innovations and now spearheading Launchpad.They explore the integration of AI in this space, the implications for private equity, VCs and self-funded ISV approaches, and the future landscape of software development.

Takeaways

• Low-code platforms are revolutionizing application development.
• Pega's Launchpad offers an end-to-end solution for SaaS.
• AI integration is crucial for modern software development.
• The shift from traditional coding to low-code is significant.
• Private equity sees potential in low-code solutions.
• Companies can focus on unique IP rather than infrastructure.
• Launchpad simplifies the development process for software providers.
• The future of software is about delivering outcomes efficiently.
• Low-code enables faster time-to-market for applications.
• Understanding the model is key to leveraging low-code effectively.