This Week in NoCode + AI

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

Join JJ Englert and David Pal for another episode of 'This Week in NoCode' where they discuss the latest trends in the NoCode industry including the rise of AI in news broadcasts, the 2023 NoCode report, and an innovative AI lawsuit by The New York Times against OpenAI. The hosts also delve into an exciting interview with Scott, the 'Coda guy', exploring his journey from a Special Ed teacher to the founder of a successful NoCode consultancy. Scott shares valuable insights into the practical uses of Coda, comparison between Coda, Airtable, and Notion, and his predictions for the NoCode space in 2024-2025. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:32 Introduction and Overview 00:32 Discussing No-Code News of the Week 01:28 Exploring AI in News Reporting 01:31 No Code News: AI-Powered News Network 02:30 Discussion on AI Avatars in News Reporting 02:30 Debate on AI Avatars in News 05:47 The Future of AI in Broadcasting 06:02 Reviewing the 2023 No-Code Report 06:08 2023 No Code Report Insights 06:35 The Rise of AI Integration in No Code Platforms 08:29 Discussing the Cost of No-Code 10:14 The Role of AI in No-Code Platforms 13:26 New York Times vs OpenAI: A Legal Battle 13:30 The New York Times vs Open AI: A Groundbreaking Lawsuit 19:00 Exploring Design Design: A Figma to Bubble Tool 19:06 Design Design: Figma to Bubble 22:06 Interview with Scott from Coda 22:06 Interview with Scott from Coda 22:39 Scott's Journey from Teaching to Coda 26:40 Transitioning to Full-Time Coda Consulting 31:09 The Growth and Success of Scott's Coda Agency 31:39 The Role of Coda in Our Brand 31:41 Understanding Coda and Its Role in Our Business 31:47 Understanding Client Needs and Offering Solutions 32:11 How We Approach Client Problems and Solutions 33:33 Working with Well-Known Clients 33:33 Working with Well-Known Clients and Their Needs 33:40 The Importance of Customization in Business Software 33:40 The Nature of Work for Big Companies 34:21 The Importance of Customization in Business Solutions 35:24 The Role of Emojis in Company Culture 36:07 Our Contract Structures and Client Relationships 36:07 Structuring Contracts with Clients 37:34 The Challenges of Scaling with Coda 37:34 The Transition from Coda to Other Tools 42:36 Exploring Other Platforms: Notion and Airtable 42:37 The Comparison Between Coda and Notion 45:13 The Comparison Between Coda and Airtable 53:19 The Future of Our Business and the No-Code Industry 53:19 The Future of No-Code Industry

In this episode of This Week in No Code, hosts JJ Englert and David Pal sit down to discuss the latest news and developments in the no code and AI industry. We hear about companies such as Durable and their $14 million series A round, the abandoned Adobe and Figma deal, McDonald's AI developments, and more. The episode culminates with a detailed interview with Philip Lakin, the CEO of No Code Operators, about his journey as an entrepreneur, the future of no code, and his experience building Operator, a tool aimed at assisting no coders in their day-to-day processes. 01:12 Intro 01:55 No Code News Segment: Durable's Series A Funding 04:09 No Code News Segment: Adobe and Figma Deal 07:06 No Code News Segment: McDonald's AI Initiatives 11:14 No Code News Segment: Delphi's Digital Cloning Platform 14:52 Interview with Philip Lakin, CEO of No Code Operators 32:08 The Journey into Service Work 32:39 The Challenges of Balancing Service Work and Product Development 33:17 Transitioning from Service Work to Building a Product 33:52 Raising Pre-Seed Funding 34:31 The Importance of Building Relationships and Credibility 36:52 The Journey of Fundraising: Mistakes and Lessons 37:48 The Power of Cold Outreach in Fundraising 39:59 The Role of Persistence and Credibility in Fundraising 41:46 The Evolution of the Product and the Role of AI 53:46 The Future of No-Code and AI 01:02:37 Closing Remarks 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 NoCode Ops: https://www.nocodeops.com/

Join our community at https://nocodealliance.org NoCode Tools: Flutterflow: https://flutterflow.com Buildship: https://buildship.com NoCode Agency Presenters: Rapid Dev: https://www.rapidevelopers.com/ Flywheel: https://t.co/b7kIaymnYk Natural Agency: https://www.natural.agency/ LowCode Agency: https://www.lowcode.agency/ Studio NoCode: https://studio-nocode.com NoCode Award Winners: https://x.com/JJEnglert/status/1736105086118416828?s=20 00:00 Introduction and Event Overview 00:17 Presentation of New Tools: Buildship and FlutterFlow 00:34 No Code Style Kahoot Game Announcement 00:47 Agency Panel Discussion Preview 01:12 Introduction to the 2023 No Code Community Awards 02:30 Reflection on the No Code Community and Future Plans 02:43 Launch of the Presentation with FlutterFlow 03:01 Welcome to the 2023 No Code Holiday Party 03:37 The Importance of No Code Skills in the Tech World 04:22 Celebrating the No Code Community's Achievements 05:20 Start of the First Panel Featuring Andrew from Flutter Flow 05:35 Introduction to FlutterFlow and its Capabilities 07:57 Showcasing FlutterFlow's Features and Future Plans 30:13 Q&A Session and Closing Remarks 30:24 Introduction to Buildship 30:40 Exploring Buildship's Features and Use Cases 49:44 No Code Style Trivia Announcement 51:41 Kickoff and Introduction to the No Code Knowledge Quiz 52:28 First Round of Questions and Answers 53:54 Mid-Quiz Leaderboard Check and Discussion 54:51 Continuation of the Quiz and Leaderboard Updates 58:47 Final Round of Questions and Quiz Conclusion 59:36 Announcement of Winners and Prizes 01:00:13 Transition to NoCult Panel Discussion 01:00:57 Introduction of Panelists and Initial Discussion 01:04:39 Deep Dive into Agency Operations and Challenges 01:08:52 Discussion on Client Expectations and Project Scoping 01:41:36 Exploration of AI's Impact on Agency Business 01:47:40 The Boom of AI in Business 01:48:13 The Role of AI in Mobile Apps 01:48:17 The Impact of AI on Freelance and Agency Work 01:48:42 The Use of ClickUp in Agency Management 01:49:29 The Role of JIRA in Agency Operations 01:49:56 The Use of Linear and Coda in Project Management 01:50:40 The Use of Clickup for Project Management 01:51:29 The Use of Flutio and Whimsical in Project Management 01:52:05 The Importance of Using Established Tools in Agency Management 01:52:54 The Use of Linear and Trello in Task and Ticket Management 01:54:12 The Use of Custom CRM in Glide 01:55:32 The Future of NoCode Agencies 01:57:10 The Role of AI in the Success of NoCode 01:58:44 The Importance of Choosing the Right Platform for Your Project 01:59:43 The NoCode Awards Ceremony

In this episode of 'This Week in No Code', hosts JJ Englert and David Pal dive deep into the shifting landscape of the no-code environment, discussing how it's merging with automation and AI is radically changing IT departments. Noteworthy news from the field includes the $40 million funding of the open-source AI model hosting platform Replicate, Google's launch of Gemini AI, and Amazon's recent struggles with data leaks. JJ and David share their thoughts and predictions on the future of no-code and AI, discussing how these advanced technologies bring new opportunities and challenges for enterprises and agencies alike. From discussing the importance of the right tools to speculation about up-and-coming platforms expected to grow significantly by 2024, this episode is a treasure trove of insights for beginners and veterans in the no-code space. 0:00 Twin EP 11- Final 00:25 Introduction and Overview 01:20 No Code News: Replicate's Funding Round 04:28 Exploring AI-Driven Avatar Generation with Gaia 06:10 Amazon Queues' Data Leak 08:03 Introducing Gemini AI by Google 15:38 Discussion on No Code and AI in 2024 27:26 Predictions for No Code in 2024 29:07 Predictions for Freelancers and Agencies 30:26 The Challenges of Building for MVPs 32:53 The Future of No Code Agencies 37:30 The New IT Department 46:59 Community Updates and No Code Holiday Party Announcement 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 Softr: https://www.softr.io

In this episode, join us as we deep-dive into Softr, a no-code platform allowing you to transform Google sheets into apps. We explore its key features, with a main highlight being the AI app generator and how it revolutionizes the no-code app-building experience. Moreover, co-founder Miriam shares their vision of creating a complete ecosystem encompassing user-generated templates, an expansive component marketplace, and partnerships. In addition, she provides a glimpse into Softr's roadmap, in particular the development of powerful forms and evolving data source compatibility. Tune in for a first-hand demonstration of Softr, explore its potential, and learn more about the future of no-code. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:12 Discussing Pika Labs and AI in Video Editing 05:10 Exploring Bardeen AI and Automation 08:08 Controversy at Sports Illustrated: AI Replacing Journalists 11:47 Amazon Q: AI-Powered Assistant for Business 15:24 The Risks of Platform Lock-In: An iOS Developer's Story 18:53 Interview with Miriam, Co-Founder of Softr 28:12 Understanding the Market and Customer Personas 29:43 Exploring the AI App Generator 32:10 Creating an Internal Tool with the AI App Generator 32:44 Understanding the Backend Process 37:51 Discussing the Future of Softr 53:26 Exploring the Ecosystem and Future of No-Code 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 Softr: https://www.softr.io

Innovating with NoCode & AI: In this interactive discussion on 'This Week in No Code', hosts JJ and David Pal engage with guest Marius Ciocirlan, a Managing Director at Techstars Seattle. Topics include current tech drama, industry updates from Notion AI, TL Draw, App Sumo, and a deep dive into the OpenAI controversy. Marius, a former filmmaker and developer of ShareGrid, shares his journey into the tech sphere and his experiences with the Techstars startup accelerator program. The dialogue delves into the transformative power of No Code and AI platforms in enhancing website functionalities, with Marius citing his personal navigation of Open AI. The digital era is likened to 'medieval times' as it stands on the brink of democratizing content creation and altering workflows. The episode imparts unique insights into impending AI trends and provides valuable advice for startups aiming for funding. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:18 Recap of Previous Episode and Preview of Current Episode 01:36 Deep Dive into TLDRAW - https://tldraw.ai 04:36 Controversy with AppSumo 10:34 Introduction to Notion AI - https://notion.ai 12:31 Discussion on OpenAI Controversy 22:11 Guest Interview: Marius' Journey 38:47 Early Career and Role Switch 39:33 Techstars: Structure and Global Presence 40:14 Techstars Seattle: Success Stories and Program Details 41:31 Techstars: Mentorship and Fundraising Support 42:43 Understanding Pre-seed and Seed Stage 43:50 Deciding How Much Money to Raise 47:24 When to Seek Investment: Bootstrapping vs. VC 49:13 The Role of No-Code in Startups 01:12:52 The Future of No-Code and AI 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