ACQ2 by Acquired Remote Work, No-Code, and Products that Sell Themselves (w/ Zapier CEO Wade Foster)
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Feb 24, 2020 
Wade Foster, the co-founder and CEO of Zapier, shares insights from leading a successful no-code integration platform without raising capital or maintaining a traditional office. He discusses the creative process behind transforming ideas into profitable products, the automation advantages that simplify operations, and the rise of no-code solutions. Wade also explores the nuances of remote work culture, highlighting communication and engagement strategies that foster a thriving team environment.
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Musical Beginnings
- Wade Foster and Brian, his co-founder, played together in a jazz and blues band.
- This experience taught them valuable collaboration skills crucial for their later startup journey.
Zapier's Genesis
- The idea for Zapier arose from a casual conversation between Wade and Brian about connecting different software tools.
- Wade's frustration with complex APIs in his day job further fueled their motivation.
Timely Convergence
- Zapier's timing coincided with the rise of open APIs and API-first companies like Twilio and Stripe.
- This created a fertile ground for a service that connected various software tools.
