

No Code MBA
Seth Kramer
Interviews with founders and operators building businesses.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 12min
12 Lovable tips you need to know to build REAL and COMPLEX apps
Dive into the world of app building with a focus on Lovable's evolving features! Discover how to leverage Figma imports, voice prompts, and Supabase connections for a smoother workflow. Learn to create a fitness app and integrate Shopify seamlessly. Collaboration is a breeze with robust version control and GitHub sync. Debugging becomes efficient with Discuss Mode, while Lovable Cloud simplifies backend integration. Plus, add an AI coach and ensure security before launching your custom domain. It's all about making app development accessible and fun!

Nov 17, 2025 • 30min
How he hit $1K MRR without paid ads (tactics you can steal)
This founder hit $1k MRR in 59 days. Get a FREE lesson from our AI app building course here: https://www.saascourse.ai/In this interview, David (co-founder of Shipper) breaks down the exact free strategies that moved the needle: Product Hunt launch, building in public on X/LinkedIn, Reddit posts that actually convert, and “hot-lead” SEO pages that capture frustrated competitor searches. It’s tactical and repeatable. But there is also some nuance. Try Shipper out here: https://shipper.now/Follow David on X here: https://x.com/chhddavidIn this video- What Shipper is and who it’s for- The first $1k MRR: Product Hunt basics, and what actually drove the first customers- Building in public on X/LinkedIn: simple posting loop that compounds- Using Reddit without spam: short screen recordings, context, link in comments- “Hot-lead” SEO: pages for competitor pain points and alternatives- Early signals from AI search before Google rankings- Doing things that don’t scale: founder access, fast iterations, small-team advantages- Common app ideas people build first and how they evolveChapters:(00:00) Introduction to the founder of Shipper(00:33) Revenue Numbers and Initial Challenges(01:45) The Impact of Product Hunt Launch(03:17) Building in Public: LinkedIn and Twitter(04:20) SEO and Email Marketing Tactics(07:18) The Importance of Customer Feedback(09:40) Leveraging Reddit for Exposure(13:38) SEO Strategies and AI Integration(17:26) Challenges and Opportunities in a Competitive Market(28:26) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Nov 14, 2025 • 25min
This founder used Lovable and hit $456k ARR in months
Case study: this founder used Lovable and hit $456k ARR in just a few months.Get a FREE lesson from our AI app building course here: https://www.saascourse.ai/In this video, we sit down with the founder of Plinq, a startup that has already crossed $456k in annual recurring revenue (ARR) — and it was built in just weeks using Lovable and n8n.Check out Sabrine's X account here: https://x.com/thisabriYou’ll learn:- How they went from MVP to $456k ARR in less than a year.- Why they chose Lovable over other AI app builders like Base44 and Bolt.- How n8n powers the backend and connects with public data sources.- The marketing tactics that drove 500 million views and thousands of users in days.- Lessons on starting simple, testing relentlessly, and scaling what works.Learn more about Plinq here: https://lp.plinq.com.br/This story shows that profitable businesses can be built with today’s AI coding tools — and it’s packed with insights you can apply to your own projects.Chapters:(00:00) Meet the Founder of Plinq: From MVP to $400K+ ARR(01:28) The Inspiration Behind Plinq: A Personal Story(03:04) Vibe coding using Lovable(09:21) Marketing Strategies: Going Viral and Beyond(12:21) Future Plans: Expanding and Enhancing Plinq(16:16) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs(22:27) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Dec 18, 2023 • 54min
#19: How to build and grow an AI App w/ Louis Pereira from AudioPen
Louis Pereira, Founder of AudioPen.ai, an AI app that converts voice notes into text, discusses the challenges of marketing, benefits of being a solo no-code builder, advantages of building with no-code, and the future of AI and no-code.

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Dec 11, 2023 • 54min
#17: Katt Risen's journey from employee to no-code entrepreneur
Katt Risen, founder of No Code Exits and Sprint, shares her inspiring journey from traditional employee to no-code entrepreneur. She discusses how the pandemic drove innovation among non-technical workers and recounts launching her first no-code product. Katt emphasizes embracing imperfection and the importance of focus in entrepreneurship. She also dives into strategies for growing an audience and highlights the value of automation tools in streamlining projects. Her insights lay a roadmap for aspiring no-code makers to navigate their paths.

Dec 11, 2023 • 25min
#18: Building rows.com w/ Torben Schultz
In this engaging discussion, Torben Schultz, the innovative founder of Rows.com, shares his journey in creating a modern spreadsheet platform. He reveals the challenges and strategic moves behind acquiring the premium domain, which played a crucial role in branding. Torben dives deep into how AI integrates into Rows’ design, revolutionizing data analysis and user experience. He also explores the competitive landscape of spreadsheets and envisions the transformative future of AI in business. Don't miss the chance to try Rows for free!

Dec 3, 2023 • 57min
#16: Building an AI Chatbot App w/ Mike Heap
In this video, you're going to learn all about AskAI (https://myaskai.com) which is an AI app built on Bubble. We'll dive into Mike's pivot to AskAI, marketing channels, using Bubble, competition, and raising money vs bootstrapping. We'll also look at their MRR and how they grew initially.
00:00 introduction
01:30 Mike’s pivot to AskAI
16:00 deciding what marketing channel to use
27:00 Using Bubble to build AskAI
36:00 Security as a small team
40:00 Competition in the AI space
50:00 Raising money vs bootstrapping
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Nov 1, 2023 • 50min
#15 - What you need to know about SEO as a startup founder w/ Kyleigh Smith
In this podcast, you're going to learn all about building apps, SEO and content marketing from Kyleigh Smith. This will give you actionable steps so that you can rank higher in the search results.
0:00 introduction
2:00- how do you describe what you do when you have multiple projects?
5:00 - what was your path into no-code?
13:00- Harold - Kyleigh’s first no-code product (habit building product)
18:00- SEO for indie makers
33:00- AI in the loop with content writing
41:22- Getting customers and building relationships on Twitter/X
Links:
- Harold the Habit Tracker: https://haroldthehabittracker.com/ato...
- SEOforindies: SEO for indie makers: https://www.notion.so/Links-f7574b279... and bootstrapped founders
- Sober October Challenge: https://www.arpy.io/sober-october
- Dry January Challenge: https://dryjanuary.haroldthehabittrac...
- Arpy.io - track drinks and sober streaks: https://www.arpy.io/
- Kyleigh's ebook: Honest Guide to Indie Making https://bagelsandgranola.gumroad.com/...
- Llama Life: - a fun and visual task timer: https://llamalife.co/
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Oct 19, 2023 • 53min
#14: How to build an AI SaaS using no-code tools: David Bressler of FormulaBot
David Bressler, founder of FormulaBot.com, shares his journey of building an AI data analyst tool using no-code platforms like Bubble. He discusses the incredible experience of launching his MVP over a weekend and achieving viral growth. Bressler dives into the significance of understanding his target audience, especially entry-level analysts, and shares his strategies for managing both personal and business challenges. He emphasizes mindful growth, the value of community support in no-code development, and the evolution of AI interest in today's market.

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Jul 27, 2023 • 52min
#13: Using AI to streamline operations with Chris Strobl
Chris Strobl, co-founder of GitFlash and expert in AI, discusses the current opportunities with AI, the future of GPT models, using AI to streamline operations, the future of consulting and AI, and how to sell to enterprise clients.


