Low Down on Low-Code Zoho Founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu
Feb 10, 2025
29:33
In this episode of Lowdown on Low-Code, John Rymer interviews Sridhar Vembu, co-founder of Zoho, discussing the evolution of low-code platforms, the integration of AI, and the importance of governance in software development. Sridhar shares insights on Zoho's journey, the ideal customer profile for low-code solutions, and strategies for addressing larger enterprises. He emphasizes the need for control over technology and the role of AI in enhancing productivity and creating context-specific applications.
Takeaways
- Zoho has been a pioneer in low-code since 2005.
- AI features in low-code are becoming commoditized.
- The integration of AI can enhance programmer productivity significantly.
- Ideal low-code customers have technical and domain knowledge.
- Zoho is evolving to meet the needs of larger enterprises.
- Governance and compliance are critical for low-code adoption.
- Zoho uses open-source databases to enhance performance.
- The company is investing heavily in security and privacy compliance.
- Professional tools are available for low-code users to manage software lifecycle.
- The future of low-code includes a blend of AI and traditional programming.