Maor Shlomo
Founder of Base44, an AI-powered app builder that was acquired by Wix. A solo founder who bootstrapped his startup to an $80 million acquisition in just six months.
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Jul 6, 2025 • 1h 32min
Solo founder, $80M exit, 6 months: The Base44 bootstrapped startup success story | 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.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 12min
20VC: Base44's Maor Shlomo on How Vibe Coding Will Kill SaaS and Salesforce | Why it is BS that Vibe Coding Platforms Do Not Have Defensibility and Bad Margins | Why He Worries About Google, Not Replit and Lovable | Why Long Anthropic, Not OpenAI?
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.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 56min
Can AI Really Build Enterprise-Grade Software? | Maor Shlomo & Base44
Maor Shlomo, founder of Base44, discusses the revolution in software development using AI tools. He shares insights on simplifying tech stacks and the advantages of smaller, agile teams over larger ones. Their conversation dives into the importance of documentation in AI projects and the shift from traditional coding to user-friendly interfaces. Maor also highlights how AI enhances testing methodologies and anticipates the future trajectory of AI-driven software development. Prepare for a fascinating look at the intersection of AI and enterprise software!
