This Week in NoCode + AI

In this episode of 'This Week in NoCode', hosts J.J. Englert and David Pal delve into David's entrepreneurial journey with his startup 'Ads on Top'. From its inception during his college days to its multimillion-dollar exit, David candidly shares the ups and downs he faced over six and a half years. The discussion also touches on the concept of bootstrapping vs. using venture capital, the challenges of pivoting from a hardware to a software solution, and the unexpected turns David's life took after selling his company. Furthermore, David's story highlights the importance of perseverance, the arduous path to success, and the reality that sometimes being too early with an idea can be akin to being wrong. This episode offers invaluable insights for budding entrepreneurs, showcasing the gritty reality of startup life and the potential rewards of sticking through tough times. 00:00 Welcome to This Week in NoCode: The Journey of Ads on Top 00:47 The Debate: Is Investing Millions Still Bootstrapping? 03:57 Venture Capital vs. Bootstrapping: Navigating Startup Funding 11:37 From Environmental Engineering to Entrepreneurship: The Origin of Ads on Top 18:32 The First Experiment: Challenges and Learnings 27:26 Scaling Up: The Pursuit of Partnerships and Moving to LA 32:16 The Pivot to Software as a Service 33:45 Navigating Financial Challenges and Initial Success 35:25 The Turning Point: From Desperation to Determination 36:26 Embracing Bubble and Rebuilding the Business 40:45 The Impact of COVID-19 and Finding New Opportunities 43:25 The Journey Towards a Successful Exit 51:00 Reflections on Persistence, Learning, and Moving Forward

This episode of 'This Week in No Code' hosted by J.J. Englert and co-host David Pal delves into the latest in the no-code universe, covering significant industry news, discussions on OpenAI debated by Elon Musk and the SEC, and the rise of AI-generated content in podcasts. They also touch on exciting no-code AI tools from YC companies, explore the use of no-code platforms in various sectors including life sciences, and ponder the future of automated workflows. A substantial portion of the episode is dedicated to J.J.'s personal announcement about starting a new job at Softr, aiming to leverage his expertise in community building and education. They conclude with thoughts on the broader impact of no-code technologies and AI on future work and content creation. 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Updates 00:44 In the Courtroom: OpenAI's Legal Battles 01:53 The Future of OpenAI: A Discussion 02:18 Elon Musk's Controversial Role in OpenAI 05:57 Perplexity AI: A New Era of Podcasting 09:34 The Rise of No-Code AI Tools 09:43 Exploring the Latest YC Companies 11:42 The Future of Work: AI Receptionists and More 16:57 Apple ProVision: A Firsthand Experience 25:06 The Future of Remote Work and Tech 25:37 Exploring the Utility of Vision Pro 26:09 The Convenience of a Portable Workstation 26:32 The Challenges of Working in Shared Spaces 26:47 The Potential of Virtual Reality in Workspaces 27:27 Transitioning to a New Job at W2JJ 27:44 The Journey to Joining Softr 28:38 The Role of Community and Education in Tech 30:27 The Future of No Code Platforms 30:53 The Impact of Joining a Larger Company 36:02 The Transition from Bubble to Softr 44:23 The Potential of AI in No Code Platforms 45:56 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

In this episode of 'This Week in NoCode', hosts J.J. Englert and David Pal delve into a comprehensive discussion on the future of AI, humanity's ethical and cultural challenges, and the impact of technology on our society with guest Nikola, a futurist, strategic advisor, and host of the Singularity FM podcast. Nikola, also known as Socrates, explores the importance of understanding technology's pros and cons through storytelling, emphasizing the need to focus on human wisdom and ethics rather than solely on technological advancements. The conversation covers Nikola's journey into futurism, the definition and role of a futurist, the impact of culture and character on AI development, and the potential futures shaped by our actions today. Nikola argues that the biggest project of our civilization is humanity itself, and that investments in human intelligence and ethics are crucial for navigating the future responsibly. 00:30 Diving into the World of NoCode with Special Guest Nikola Danaylov 01:18 Nikola's Journey: From Technology Storyteller to Intellectual Midwife 02:51 Exploring the Essence of Futurism and Its Impact 04:46 The Birth of a Futurist: Nikola's Origin Story 07:33 Decoding the Terminator Scenario and the Evolution of AI Ethics 08:31 The Power of Why: Steering Technology Towards Meaningful Ends 13:56 Character, Culture, and the Future of AI 18:28 Making a Difference in the AI Landscape: Individual and Collective Actions 22:55 Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI Development 28:36 Navigating the Complexities of Ethics in AI 29:18 The Challenge of Diversity and Ethics in AI Development 30:15 The Imperfect Nature of Democracy and Cultural Diversity 32:25 Balancing Ethical Considerations in AI Safety and Regulation 34:15 The Dilemma of Self-Regulation in the AI Industry 36:52 The Crucial Role of Human Wisdom and Ethics in Technology 43:12 Investing in Humanity: The Need for Arts and Ethics in Education 45:43 The Future of AGI and the Importance of Human Intelligence 52:24 The Ultimate Goal: Advancing Humanity, Not Just AI 53:54 Closing Thoughts: The Power of Individual and Collective Action Learn more about Nikola: https://www.singularityweblog.com/ Join us: https://www.nocodealliance.org/newsletter Hire us to make your next MVP: https://www.studio-nocode.com Learn with us: https://www.nocodealliance.org Follow us: https://twitter.com/JJEnglert https://twitter.com/cerealbuilder

In this week's episode of 'This Week in No-Code', the hosts, JJ Englert and David Pal, are joined by the founder of NoCode University, Sahil Khosla. Sahil talks about his journey from a traditional software developer to embracing no-code tools. He shares his insights on notable no-code platforms such as AirTable, Bubble, and Software, along with the future of the no-code movement. The hosts also delve into the latest launch from Sora, an AI model that generates realistic video content, and Google's latest release, Gemini 1.5, reflecting on its potential impact on the no-code industry. 00:31 Welcome to This Week in No Code 02:01 No-Code News of the Week: AI Innovations 02:54 The Impact of AI on Filmmaking and Content Creation 04:41 The Future of AI in Various Industries 09:15 Interview with Sahil, Founder of NoCodeUniversity 09:30 Sahil's Journey into the No-Code Space 11:52 Exploring Various No-Code Tools 15:51 The Power and Limitations of No-Code Tools 22:15 The Importance of Fundamentals in No-Code Learning 25:58 The Role of Design in No-Code Development 27:41 The Journey of Learning No-Code 28:13 Introduction to No-Code University 29:29 The Challenges of Attracting Newcomers to No-Code 30:26 Understanding the No-Code Audience 33:31 The Gap in the No-Code Market 34:43 The Potential of No-Code for Software Engineers 39:34 The Future of No-Code and Its Adoption 48:23 The Role of Education in No-Code Adoption 53:44 Closing Thoughts on the No-Code Movement Join us: https://www.nocodealliance.org/newsletter Hire us to make your next MVP: https://www.studio-nocode.com Learn with us: https://www.nocodealliance.org Follow us: https://twitter.com/JJEnglert https://twitter.com/cerealbuilder

In this episode of 'This Week in NoCode', hosts JJ Englert and David Pal chat with Beck, a professional no-code developer. Bek shares his journey from being an MBA student with a startup idea but no technical skills, to becoming a proficient Bubble developer through self-teaching. He discusses the differences and challenges between working as a solo Bubble developer and being part of a no-code team in a professional setting. The episode also includes discussions about the application of AI in content creation through a partnership between TikTok and Adobe, the raising of $47 million by Antithesis for automated software testing, and ethical concerns arising from AI-corrected live performances. Finally, Bekk shares his experience with managing two different product building projects in a single team to see which approach works best. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 00:24 Welcome to This Week in No Code 02:09 News Segment: Zero Code Acquires Minimum Studio Plugins 05:15 Discussion on Apple Vision Pro and Future of AR 11:58 Reflecting on Studio NoCode's Journey 14:46 Challenges and Learnings from Running a NoCode Agency 23:21 The Challenges of Client Expectations 23:50 The Importance of Setting Expectations and Learning from Mistakes 24:25 The Struggles of Meeting Pixel-Perfect Standards 25:24 The Importance of Client Understanding and Compromise 25:57 The Value of Choosing the Right Clients 26:40 The Shift from Project Completion to Ongoing Support 28:33 The Challenges of Scaling and Hiring 30:29 The Dilemma of Agency Growth 35:56 The Risks and Rewards of Productized Services 44:08 The Importance of Enjoying Your Work and Choosing Your Path 46:42 The Potential of Diversifying Skill Sets and Platforms 47:21 Conclusion: Embrace Your Journey and the Opportunities Ahead

In this episode of 'This Week in No-Code,' hosts, JJ Englert and David Pal, unpack some key dilemmas and growth influence factors affecting their no-code agency. They highlight the importance of refining operational tactics, including pricing plans, managing objectives, and maintaining a balance in servicing the clients. They touch on the challenges associated with fixed-pricing models, client relationships, demand fluctuation, potential growth directions, and the importance of aligning the agency's evolution with personal goals. As they compare note on the realities of running a no-code agency, actionable insights around spec work, client selection and effective business models are discussed. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 00:24 Welcome to This Week in No Code 02:09 News Segment: Zero Code Acquires Minimum Studio Plugins 05:15 Discussion on Apple Vision Pro and Future of AR 11:58 Reflecting on Studio NoCode's Journey 14:46 Challenges and Learnings from Running a NoCode Agency 23:21 The Challenges of Client Expectations 23:50 The Importance of Setting Expectations and Learning from Mistakes 24:25 The Struggles of Meeting Pixel-Perfect Standards 25:24 The Importance of Client Understanding and Compromise 25:57 The Value of Choosing the Right Clients 26:40 The Shift from Project Completion to Ongoing Support 28:33 The Challenges of Scaling and Hiring 30:29 The Dilemma of Agency Growth 35:56 The Risks and Rewards of Productized Services 44:08 The Importance of Enjoying Your Work and Choosing Your Path 46:42 The Potential of Diversifying Skill Sets and Platforms 47:21 Conclusion: Embrace Your Journey and the Opportunities Ahead

In this episode of This Week in NoCode, hosts J.J. Englert and David Powell discuss the current state and future of the NoCode industry, alongside intriguing topics like AI integration into platforms like Notion and how no code is being recognized with Product Hunt's Golden Kitty Awards. There is also a fascinating conversation with Andres, the co-founder of Total, a front-end no-code platform about the challenges of code exportation in no-code platforms and how they plan to enhance their own user interface.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:12 No Code News: Product Hunt Golden Kitty Awards01:52 Discussion on AI and No Code Tools04:10 Notion's Calendar: A Review06:24 American Dynamism 50 AI Edition Report11:27 The Future of Work: Microsoft's Report16:50 Interview with Co-founder of Tottle28:52 The Journey to No-Code Development29:35 Addressing the Critics of No-Code30:23 The Evolution of No-Code Tools32:36 The Challenges of Scaling with No-Code36:44 The Future of No-Code and Traditional Coding44:04 The Role of Open Source in No-Code45:50 Addressing the Fear of Platform Lock-In52:38 The Future of TOTL and No-Code Platforms57:21 Final Thoughts on the No-Code Industry

In this podcast, NoCode Entrepreneur Alim Charaniya shares his journey from launching 'Virally' to creating an educational platform for app ideas. The discussion covers the evolution of NoCode tools, the potential of FlutterFlow for mobile apps, and the value of hands-on coaching in education.

In this episode of 'This Week in No Code', hosts JJ Englert and David Pal discuss exciting developments in the No Code world, including FlutterFlow's recent funding success, Microsoft's 'Copilot Pro' and the newly launched incubator called 80 90. They also interview Seth Kramer, the founder of NoCodeMBA, about his journey into no code, his insights on the no code industry, and his focus on providing education for a variety of no code tools. Seth shares about his experience with different no-code tools like Glide, Bubble, Webflow, Zapier, and AirTable, and details his vision for the growth of No Code MBA. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings 00:46 News Discussion: Flutter Flow's Fundraising 01:03 News Discussion: Google's Investment in No-Code Platforms 03:10 News Discussion: Microsoft's Copilot Pro Release 03:47 News Discussion: Microsoft's AI Integration and Market Position 06:27 News Discussion: Chamath's New Incubator 80 90 09:20 News Discussion: Glide's New Pricing 18:46 Interview with Seth from NoCodeMBA 27:25 The Journey into No-Code Tools 27:56 Why No-Code? The Magic of the Industry 29:38 The Growth of No-Code Education 31:50 Target Audience for No-Code MBA 33:19 Marketing Strategies for No-Code MBA 35:13 Popularity of No-Code Tools 37:10 The Learning Curve of Bubble 46:10 The Future of No-Code 51:39 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

JJ Englert and David Powell are back with another episode of 'This Week in NoCode'. They kick off by discussing news from Slator, an AI-powered search engine that recently raised $74 million at a $520 million valuation, and an issue involving Carta, a cap table management company, and Linear. They further discuss the importance of no-code and low-code tools for large enterprises and highlight how this streamlined approach can help businesses save significant money in the long run. This episode also features an interview with Victor, co-founder of Flusk, a bubble security monitoring tool. Victor talks about his journey with Bubble, the evolution of Flusk, and demos the platform's latest version, v2, which offers functions like advanced security, monitoring, error detection, automated deployments, and much more. Join us: https://www.nocodealliance.org/newsletter Hire us to make your next MVP: https://www.studio-nocode.com Learn with us: https://www.nocodealliance.org Follow us: https://twitter.com/JJEnglert https://twitter.com/cerealbuilder 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:22 This Week in NoCode: News and Updates 01:07 Deep Dive into Perplexity: The AI-Powered Search Engine 05:11 Carta vs Linear: A Case of Misusing Sensitive Information 10:00 The Power of NoCode and LowCode in Business 16:02 Interview with Victor, Co-founder of Flusk 16:12 Victor's Journey into NoCode and the Birth of Flusk 22:01 The Evolution of Flusk: From Internal Tool to Product 27:51 The Future of Flusk: Staying Focused on Bubble 28:55 Introduction to Flask V2 29:00 Understanding Flask and its Features 29:33 The Shift to Monitoring and Optimization 29:57 The Impact of AI on App Development 30:07 The Importance of Security in App Development 30:22 Monitoring and Optimization Features of Flask 33:14 The Role of AI in Error Detection 35:00 Flask's New Features and Interface 37:47 The Importance of Security and Monitoring in App Development 45:55 Understanding Flask's Pricing and Bubble's Security 50:59 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects