Vlad Magdalin, Co-founder and CEO of Webflow, shares his journey of building a no-code platform that skyrocketed to $20MM in revenue. He discusses the emotional ups and downs of securing funding, including the rollercoaster ride with Y Combinator. Vlad reveals what it took to captivate investors and the persistent spirit needed to overcome setbacks. The conversation emphasizes the revolutionary potential of no-code tools, empowering creators to innovate without traditional coding barriers, and fostering a collaborative community.

Vlad Magdalin (@callmevlad) might just be the most principled founder I've had on the podcast. "When it came to making hard decisions, I've leaned more on my morality rather than my business sense. That's what I regret the least." Sticking to his heart has paid off. Not only has he built a company that's changing and improving lives by the millions, but he's also grown it to millions in revenue and 155 employees. In this episode Vlad and I talk about the ups and downs of raising money from investors, the impact of building something that empowers your customers to create, and the compounding benefits of focusing on people and relationships over profit and product.Transcript, speaker information, and more: https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast/144-vlad-magdalin-of-webflow

Vlad Magdalin, Co-Founder and CEO of Webflow, discusses essentialism, leadership vs. managerial ability, the Freedman Doctrine, fairness in compensation and remote work policies, early iterations of Webflow, lessons from failed entrepreneurship attempts, dealing with an IP lawsuit and obtaining a trademark, starting their own company, building a valuable and supported product, constraints and growth, immigrating to Sacramento and embracing entrepreneurship, interview questions, and gratitude journals.

Vlad Magdalin, the CEO and co-founder of Webflow, shares his inspiring journey from a Russian refugee to tech entrepreneur. He discusses the vital lessons learned from failures, including a notable rejection that taught him self-worth. Vlad reflects on the role of serendipity in his creative path and emphasizes resilience amid early challenges with Webflow. He also highlights the importance of valuing work, leadership dynamics, and community collaboration in web design, ultimately celebrating growth and gratitude as the platform continues to evolve.

Vlad Magdalin, Co-founder of Webflow, shares insights on bootstrapping vs. raising capital, challenges faced, and lessons learned. He discusses aligning with investors, CEO role changes post-fundraising, and advice for founders. Also, he talks about Webflow's approach to training AI models and the evolution of visual development in the web market.