The Rise and Fall of Adalo: A No-Code Journey with Former CEO Jeremy

Welcome to 'This Week in NoCode + AI,' hosted by JJ Englert and David Pal. In this episode, JJ and David begin by spotlighting Studio NoCode for its exceptional software development services. They quickly jump into talking about big news in the AI world, mentioning how one of OpenAI's cofounders raised a billion dollars for a new AI venture. Other news includes updates from Apple's keynote and a new fan experience platform by NFL player Austin Eckler. The highlight of the episode is an in-depth interview with Jeremy, the former CEO and founder of Adalo. Jeremy shares his journey of developing Adalo, the internal challenges, his eventual ousting, and the company's current status. Jeremy also nostalgically reflects on his encounters with other pioneers in the no-code space, and JJ and David discuss the complexities of working with co-founders. Listen in for a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of building a no-code company. 00:00 Introduction to Studio NoCode 01:27 Weekly No Code Plus AI Overview 01:58 Latest News in AI and Tech 04:51 Interview with Jeremy, Founder of Adalo 05:08 Early Days of Adalo 07:41 Challenges and Early Successes 15:14 Meeting Co-Founders and Initial Growth 22:20 Navigating the No Code Market 24:52 The Unresolved Layout Engine 25:24 Component Marketplace Challenges 26:50 App Store Publishing Journey 27:49 Mid-2020: Growth and Tech Debt 28:01 The Firing Incident 31:37 Post-Firing Reflections 34:56 The Acquisition Offer 43:11 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

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