Maor Shlomo

Maor Shlomo, the solo founder of Base44, an AI-powered app builder, shares his remarkable journey from bootstrapping to an $80 million acquisition by Wix in just six months. He discusses his growth playbook that attracted over 400,000 users without traditional marketing. Discover how he structured his code for AI efficiency, tripled user activation by removing a feature, and leveraged LinkedIn for organic growth. Maor also reflects on navigating personal challenges during geopolitical events while deciding between independence and acquisition.

Maor Shlomo, Founder and CEO of Base44, transformed his AI app-building platform, leading to its acquisition by Wix in just eight months. He discusses how vibe coding could disrupt traditional SaaS giants like Salesforce, emphasizing that many current tools lack defensibility. Maor expresses concern about Google overshadowing competitors and highlights the importance of vertical integration for future growth. He also shares insights on building for non-technical users and why he favors Anthropic over OpenAI for their innovative approach.

Reuven Cohen, Founder of the Agentix Foundation, shares insights on why most agent systems fail and the demands of agentic engineering. Maor Shlomo, Founder of Base44, discusses the boundaries of vibe coding, highlighting its effectiveness for non-developers and the importance of guardrails for maintaining software quality. Maksim Shaposhnikov from Tessl contrasts terminal workflows with IDE agents, focusing on developer autonomy and the design of systems that promote maintainability. Together, they explore the future of software development and the evolving role of agents.