No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups Low-Code in the Age of AI and Going Enterprise, with Howie Liu from Airtable
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Jul 25, 2024 
Howie Liu, co-founder and CEO of Airtable, shares insights from his experience growing a low-code platform that serves half a million organizations. He discusses the ambitious Cobuilder launch and the evolution of Airtable into an enterprise app with integrated AI. The conversation dives into the misconceptions surrounding app versus platform models, the promising future of low-code amid AI advancements, and the essential support enterprises need for AI adoption. Liu also explores how code generation technologies can complement no-code solutions.
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Salesforce Inspiration
- Howie Liu's inspiration for Airtable came from his experience at Salesforce.
- He recognized the power of Salesforce's platform model, which allowed for customization based on individual customer needs.
Spreadsheet Analogy
- Airtable succeeded as a platform by initially mimicking a spreadsheet’s simplicity.
- This low barrier to entry allowed users to easily transition from spreadsheets to a more powerful app-building platform.
Organic Enterprise Growth
- Airtable’s enterprise focus evolved naturally due to organic adoption and platform investments.
- Increased usage revealed high-value enterprise use cases, allowing Airtable to tailor solutions to specific needs.