Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Howie Liu - Building Airtable - [Invest Like the Best, EP.375]

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May 28, 2024
Howie Liu, co-founder and CEO of Airtable, leads a no-code app platform revolutionizing workflows for over 300,000 organizations. He discusses key growth decisions influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the agility needed for sustained success. Liu delves into integrating AI into customizable workflows while contrasting horizontal and vertical software solutions. He reflects on the evolution of product philosophy and the potential for technology to reshape industries. His entrepreneurial journey offers insights into balancing innovation with strategic operations.
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INSIGHT

Platform Advantage for LLMs

  • Airtable's platform approach and existing distribution provides an advantage in leveraging LLMs.
  • Its focus is on providing building blocks for customized solutions, not just pre-packaged features.
INSIGHT

Salesforce's Platform Success

  • Salesforce's success stems from its customizable platform, not a pre-packaged CRM.
  • This customizability allows customers to tailor the software to their specific needs.
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AI's Impact on Software

  • LLMs will accelerate personalized software development.
  • Enterprise adoption will be slower due to safety, copyright, and implementation process concerns.
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