My NoCode Story
By Ayush
These are the stories that will help reframe your own!
Email: host@MyNocodeStory.com
URL: MyNocodeStory.com
Twitter: @AyushSharma
My NoCode StoryJun 22, 2022
#070: Building a Webflow Development Engine w/Ziga
After a short break, I’m thrilled to share a conversation with Ziga Fajfar from Flowout. Ziga is a coder turned no-coder, and tech entrepreneur who launched many successful ventures and is currently focusing on building and operating Flowout. Flowout is a productised service helping companies stand out from the competition with unlimited web design and development in Webflow. Check it out!
Guest Twitter: @FlowoutHQ | Web: Flowout.com
Music: RYYZN
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#069: "No Code" for Beginners - Part 2 (The Tools)
Today, Seth and I discuss a hot topic - what tools should beginner NoCoders use for various projects. There is a lot of content on this, but the hundreds of options can seem daunting. We try to simplify this by providing our Top 3 for each use-case (e.g., Website builders, web app builders, mobile apps, etc.). In addition, we talk about the mindset beginner NoCoders need to have when starting out, and what learning / community resources are available to them. This episode includes Part 2 of our discussion. If you haven't already, make sure to check out Part 1 (#068).
Check it out!
Music: RYYZN
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#068: Building Quixy and Enterprise NoCode Adoption w/Gautam Nimmagadda
My guest on the show today is Gautam Nimmagadda, CEO of Quixy. We get into some fascinating topics like Enterprise NoCode Tech, how big corporations are adopting NoCode in an iterative manner, and Gautam's experience building Quixy's culture in a tough business environment since 2020.
Guest Twitter: @matuagn | @QuixyOfficial | Web: quixy.com
Music: RYYZN
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#067: "No Code" for Beginners - Part 1 (The Mindset)
Today, Seth and I discuss a hot topic - what tools should beginner NoCoders use for various projects. There is a lot of content on this, but the hundreds of options can seem daunting. We try to simplify this by providing our Top 3 for each use-case (e.g., Website builders, web app builders, mobile apps, etc.). In addition, we talk about the mindset beginner NoCoders need to have when starting out, and what learning / community resources are available to them. This topic will be covered in multiple parts - here's Part 1.
Check it out!
Music: RYYZN
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#066: The Smart Suite at the center of Enterprise NoCode w/Jon Darbyshire
My guest on the show today is John Darbyshire, CEO & Co-Founder of Smartsuite, a no code work & data management platform built for workplaces in every field imaginable.
Jon was the youngest Partner ever at EY and an Executive Chairman of The Archer Foundation, a charitable foundation dedicated to entrepreneurial achievement, community service programs, and educational opportunities for students and single mothers. Jon has also invested in more than 400 companies over his career.
Guest Twitter: @hellosmartsuite | Web: smartsuite.com
Music: RYYZN
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#065: No Code Valuations Recap H1 2022
In this episode, Seth and I discuss the astounding valuation numbers we've seen in the first half of 2022. This is specific to NoCode tools and it's amazing to be part of a thriving ecosystem.
Special thanks to Matteo Scarabelli and his amazing "Low Code Future" Newsletter (https://lowcodefuture.substack.com/) for supporting this episode with his content.
Music: RYYZN
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#064: The Future of Web3, Ownership and No Code w/Michael Ionita
#063: NoCode Bots for Web3 Use Cases w/Breno
My guest on the show today is building a NoCode way to create automations for Web3. We get into everything Crypto, Blockchain and how Boto is using 'recipes' to simplify bot creation. Breno also provides a ton of valuable insight on how he's building Boto with a focus on community. Let's get into it. Here's my conversation with Breno from Boto.io!
Guest Twitter: @boto_io; @itsbrenoca | Web: boto.io
Breno's Calendly Link: https://calendly.com/boto/office-hours
Music: RYYZN
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#062: A Recap of NoCode Weekend III - Part 2 of 2
Today, it's time for Part 2 of the NoCode Weekend recap - a project that connects NoCode builders and gets them building their dream app within 36 hours!
Today, I share some valuable tips for beginner NoCoders from the judges Colleen Brady and Glenn. I also take you on a tour of the winning projects and figure out what makes them click!
Check it out!
Event Twitter: @nocode_weekend | Web: nocodeweekend.co
Judges Twitter: @ColleenMBrady | @TheFlowAgency
Winning Projects:
#1: https://www.accountabill.me/ by @hdkstr
#2: https://coda.io/d/NCW-Hackathon_dOqZnogu-Ob/BarterBase_suc_7#_luEA7 by @theadityapati
#3: https://communityqueue.com/ by @louispereira
Music: RYYZN
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#061: Realtime Data Sync for NoCode w/Matthew Busel
My guest on the show today is Matthew Busel. Matthew is the cofounder of Whalesync - a no-code tool that lets you sync data across Airtable, Webflow, and Notion. Prior to Whalesync, Matthew worked in product management at various startups including MakeSpace and NextRev. He's also the author of Game Changer: How Augmented Reality Will Transform the World of Sports.
Guest Twitter: @WhalesyncData | Web: whalesync.com
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#060: A Recap of NoCode Weekend III - Part 1 of 2
Today, I share an update on NoCode Weekend - a project that connects NoCode builders and gets them building their dream app within 36 hours!
In their own words, "NoCode Weekends bring together ambitious creators who challenge themselves to launch a no-code project with guidance from a supportive community."
Check it out!
Guest Twitter: @nocode_weekend | Web: nocodeweekend.co
Music: RYYZN
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#059: The NoCode Freelancer Journey w/Kelly Claus
My guest on the show today is Kelly Claus. Kelly is a professional Visual Developer, a Bubble bootcamp instructor, and founder of Rote, a Bubble app that streamlines the grant writing process. Prior to discovering NoCode, she was a Freelance Web Designer for several years, a career that emerged unexpectedly from a long and grueling tenure as Operations Director for a tiny nonprofit. This combination of design skills and systems brain aligned with the recent emergence of no-code platforms like Bubble have allowed Kelly to build things that would have been impossible just a few years ago, including the career that she now enjoys!
Kelly is an alumni of OnDeck's NoCode Fellowship where she still runs a weekly Bubble learning session for other fellows. She's also been traveling full time for six years!
We get into every single one of those aspects of her life and career and i'm sure you guys will enjoy this episode! Here's my conversation with Kelly Claus.
Guest Twitter: @ClausISaidSo | Web: https://kellyclauscreative.com | https://biyo.page/p/kellyclaus
Music: RYYZN
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#058: Women in NoCode - Part 2 of 2 #Short
Today, Seth and I talk about women in no-code. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation where we discuss the existing issues with gender parity and Women in Tech. We also talk about how NoCode is empowering people in general and women in particular to break free and create new products and get their name out there. And finally, we highlight a list of women. That are doing some really great things in no-code.
And I say this at the beginning of the podcast. The irony of the fact that two men are talking about women and no code is not lost on me. The idea here is not to talk about something new that we're uniquely positioned to present. But it's more to just bring up the existing issues that we see and highlight some people who have been doing great work in the midst of all these challenges.
If you haven't checked out Part 1 yet, definitely listen to that first to get some additional context!
Reference Study: https://hbr.org/2016/02/study-firms-with-more-women-in-the-c-suite-are-more-profitable
Twitter: @myNoCodeStory | Web: mynocodestory.com
Music: RYYZN
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#057: NoCode Education for the rest of us w/Vensy Krishna
Today, I'm excited to welcome back to the podcast, Vensy Krishna. Vensy is a well known NoCode operator and educator whose enthusiasm you're sure to find infectious. Vensy was guest #1 and has a special place on the pod. We catch up and talk all about her latest projects in the NoCode Education space. She talks about how beginners can hone expert-level skills with practice, and get better at picking the right tool for the job. We also discuss the exponential growth in NoCode and where the space is headed in the coming years. Enjoy!
Guest Twitter: @vensykrishna | Web: vensy.me | https://www.nocodeweekend.co/
Music: RYYZN
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#056: Women in NoCode - Part 1 of 2 #Short
Today, Seth and I talk about women in no-code. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation where we discuss the existing issues with gender parity and Women in Tech. We also talk about how NoCode is empowering people in general and women in particular to break free and create new products and get their name out there. And finally, we highlight a list of women. That are doing some really great things in no-code.
And I say this at the beginning of the podcast. The irony of the fact that two men are talking about women and no code is not lost on me. The idea here is not to talk about something new that we're uniquely positioned to present. But it's more to just bring up the existing issues that we see and highlight some people who have been doing great work in the midst of all these challenges.
So here's part one of the two-part series on women. And no-code, i hope you enjoy it
Reference Study: https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d16/tables/dt16_325.35.asp?current=yes
Twitter: @myNoCodeStory | Web: mynocodestory.com
Music: RYYZN
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#055: And We're Back! #Short
Just a quick update on what happened the last few weeks and what's coming up this year!
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#054: Lessons from founding multiple startups w/Nanxi Liu
Today’s guest was an absolute treat to interview and is easily one of the best conversations on the pod! I sit down with Nanxi Liu, serial entrepreneur, partner at X-Factor Ventures and CEO of Blaze Tech. Nanxi wears so many hats, I’m amazed she ends up being so effective in every single venture she pursues!
We talk about patience as a key skill for founders, the challenges women face in the VC ecosystem and how a busy CEO like Nanxi manages her time. I think you’ll get a ton out of this - here’s my conversation with Nanxi!
Guest Twitter: @nanxi_liu | Web: blaze.tech
Music: RYYZN
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#053: NoCode Dashboards w/Mariano Guerra
Today’s episode is with the co-founder of Instadeq, Mariano Guerra. Mariano has a long career in tech and research, and he brings his experience to bear in this conversation, and with his product Instadeq.
The interesting thing is how Mariano and I got introduced. If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you know that Seth and I recently published a 5-part NoCode History lesson series. In the first episode, we referenced a book published in 1982 that talked about the need to enable software development without programming. Mariano, a listener of the pod immediately wrote to me saying he found something from the 1950s that referenced an abstraction concept similar to how NoCode abstracts layers from software development - really cool stuff!!
I think you’re really going to enjoy this one. Here’s my conversation with Mariano.
Guest Twitter: @warianoguerra | Web: instadeq.com
Music: RYYZN
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#052: The Story of Howie Liu and Airtable #Short
Taught himself to code C plus plus at the age of 13 in a matter of weeks. After finding a book on C plus plus programming in his dad's office. I attended duke university at the age of 16 and their new degree in mechanical engineering. He founded his first startup in 2009. Which was acquired by Salesforce in 2011.
Left Salesforce and founded his next startup in 2012. Today. That company has a post-money valuation in the range of $11.7 billion. This is the story of air table and how co-founder and CEO, Howie Liu set out to redefine spreadsheets.
Host Twitter: @fannin_seth | Web: https://mynocodestory.com/
Music: RYYZN
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#051: NoCode Operations for SMBs w/Greg Smith
Today’s post continues this trend of freelance NoCoders that I’ve been running into. Greg has a standout background - from employee #2 at GoFundMe to leading the customer success org there, Greg knows what it takes to operate successful businesses. He brings his expertise to small and medium sized businesses and helps them save time and run an efficient operation. He uses NoCode tools to deliver results and shares some valuable nuggets that are sure to help you out. Without further ado, here’s my conversation with Greg Smith!
Guest Twitter: @_its_greg | Web: https://gregcsmith.me/
Music: RYYZN
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#050: A NoCode History Lesson Part 5 of 5 - Now and Beyond! #Short
When you're just starting out, you need a 'Start Here'. Well this is it for your NoCode journey. Seth Fannin and I dig into Part 5 of a multi-part series that provides context on the History of NoCode and where we are going. Today, we talk about emerging trends and what to expect in the next 10 years!
Hosts: Seth Fannin (@fannin_seth) and Ayush Sharma (@AyushSharma)
Music: RYYZN
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#049: Compounding your Portfolio of NoCode Bets w/Michael Novotny
I’ve been sharing a lot more freelancer stories in recent weeks and I hope you’ve been learning a ton from these diverse and unique journeys.
Today I talk to Michael Novotny who recently quit his corporate job to become a full-time freelancer. He has been really transparently with his journey and how scary taking the leap actually is, but today he opens up even more! We talk about why “quitting and figuring it out later” is not a preferred strategy, why prioritization is the #1 skill for freelancers, and the power of compounding your portfolio of NoCode bets!
I think you’re going to enjoy this! Here’s my conversation with Michael Novotny.
Guest Twitter: @MichaelJNovotny | Web: sideprojectstack.com
Music: RYYZN
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#048: A NoCode History Lesson Part 4 - The Enterprise Acceleration #Short
When you're just starting out, you need a 'Start Here'. Well this is it for your NoCode journey. Seth Fannin and I dig into Part 4 of a multi-part series that provides context on the History of NoCode and where we are going. Today, we talk about NoCode Acceleration in the Enterprise. Specifically, we dig into how NoCode tools are not only impacting business users at large companies, but also their end users. We get into specific examples of NoCode/Low Code focus in the enterprise and so much more!
Hosts: Seth Fannin (@fannin_seth) and Ayush Sharma (@AyushSharma)
Music: RYYZN
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#047: Building a NoCode Bubble Agency w/Will Ericksson
Today’s show is a dream for anyone who fits the ‘Freelancer’ profile. If you’re a NoCode freelancer or are looking for ways to become one, this episode will give you valuable nuggets on mindset and skills needed for success. Today, I sit down with Will Ericksson from Momentum Group - a NoCode Agency that uses Bubble to solve their customers’ problems.
Will shares how he went from being a nurse during his 16 year long career in the NSW Healthcare system to an independent freelancer to now having started Momentum Group and bringing on people from all over the world.
Guest Twitter: @ErickssonWill | Web: momentumgroup.tech
Music: RYYZN
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#046: A NoCode History Lesson Part 3 - The NoCode Acceleration #Short
When you're just starting out, you need a 'Start Here'. Well this is it for your NoCode journey. Seth Fannin and I dig into Part 3 of a multi-part series that provides context on the History of NoCode and where we are going. Today, we talk about the NoCode Acceleration from 2016 to 2020. Specifically, we focus on fundraising as a metric to guide our conversation.
Hosts: Seth Fannin (@fannin_seth) and Ayush Sharma (@AyushSharma)
Music: RYYZN
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#045: The Fascinating World of NoCode Human Transformation Apps w/Leon Young
I’m frankly fascinated by some of the projects we feature on the pod. Today, I speak with Leon Young, CEO and Founder of Cogniss. His team is building a NoCode Platform to in their words ‘democratise the development of Human Transformation apps’. These are Apps that help people quit smoking, get fit, lose weight, learn to meditate, manage medications or even help to address mental health issues like anxiety.
We get into so many topics around the neuroscience behind this stuff, how social media affects congnitive ability, creating micro-learning apps with NoCode and so much more!
Let’s get into it. Here’s my conversation with Leon!
References:
- Original 10000 hours study from 1993 (https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1993-40718-001)
- New study in 2019 revisiting the role of 10000 hours (https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.190327)
Guest Twitter: @CognissHQ | Web: cogniss.com
Music: RYYZN
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#044: A NoCode History Lesson Part 2 - The Early NoCode Years #Short
When you're just starting out, you need a 'Start Here'. Well this is it for your NoCode journey. Seth Fannin and I dig into Part 2 of a multi-part series that provides context on the History of NoCode and where we are going. Today, we talk about the Early NoCode Years of 2010 to 2015.
Hosts: Seth Fannin (@fannin_seth) and Ayush Sharma (@AyushSharma)
Music: RYYZN
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#043: Mature startups and NoCode at scale w/Oleg Sotnikov
My guest today is Oleg Sotnikov, CEO of Appmaster.io. Now this is a different breed of NoCode app - one that is built for scale, so much so that Oleg says their target customer is actually a growing startup that needs scale. They also have an innovative approach to AI-generated backend code that we discuss in detail. And lastly, Oleg is a Russian immigrant based in the Bay Area, and he shares his perspective on the war in Ukraine and how Appmaster is helping their employees in the region.
Guest Twitter: @appmaster_io | Web: appmaster.io
Music: RYYZN
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#042: A NoCode History Lesson Part 1 - How it all began #Short
When you're just starting out, you need a 'Start Here'. Well this is it for your NoCode journey. Today is a special day because I'm joined by my co-host Seth Fannin. This is also Part 1 of a multi-part series that provides context on the History of NoCode and where we are going.
References:
- Makerpad Article (https://www.makerpad.co/blog/a-history-of-the-no-code-movement-from-1982-to-today)
- Wordpress Stats (https://w3techs.com/technologies/overview/content_management)
Hosts: Seth Fannin (@fannin_seth) and Ayush Sharma (@AyushSharma)
Music: RYYZN
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#041: The 5 Types of NoCoders #Short
How many people do you encounter in the NoCode space on a daily basis? Now what are their goals, objectives and ambitions, and how can you learn from them?
Today, we dissect the types of NoCoders and figure out how to leverage this thought construct to our advantage.
References:
- Are our brains wired for categorization by Nicole Branan (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wired-for-categorization/)
- Sapphire Ventures NoCode Tool Categories (https://sapphireventures.com/blog/how-automation-and-low-code-no-code-platforms-help-power-our-lives)
- Levity.ai NoCode Categories (https://levity.ai/blog/no-code-ai-map)
- NoCode Landscape by Vivek Goel (https://vivekxgoel.medium.com/the-rapidly-expanding-no-code-landscape-ed9d2eea6ce3)
Music: RYYZN
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#040: The Early Days of Webflow #Short
Today, I dig into the founding story of Webflow through the journey of CEO Vlad Magdalin. This is a story of multiple (4) founding attempts, the early founding struggles and a crisis of identity. Finally, I share a few lessons from Vlad's story about being Default Alive and how NoCode impacts developers.
Resources:
Webflow MVP: http://playground.webflow.com/
Default Alive vs Default Dead: http://www.paulgraham.com/aord.html
Web: webflow.com
Music: RYYZN
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#039: Creators, Plagiarism, Copyright and NFTs #Short
Today's episode is about a twitter thread about plagiarism of honest creators' work. I explore some thoughts on how current copyright law is being modified to support the creator ecosystem and what's missing. There are a ton of resources that I used in my research linked below.
- The Twitter Thread and what's at the heart of the issue
- How copyright impacts creators in the NoCode community
- Why NFTs aren’t a complete solution
- Example YouTube ContentID and Notion parallel
Resources:
Twitter Thread at the heart of this issue: https://twitter.com/ben_issen/status/1494634050199425030
Copyright Implications of NFTs: https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/what-are-copyright-implications-nfts-2021-10-29/
CASE Act: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASE_Act
European Small Claims Procedure: https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/dealing-with-customers/solving-disputes/european-small-claims-procedure/index_en.htm
NFTs being created without permission: https://twitter.com/CorbinRainbolt/status/1369433485086195717
NYU Law Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVQTz65Bq70
Twitter: @ben_issen
Music: RYYZN
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#038: The Story of Bubble (Part 2) #Short
Today we discuss the bootstrapping years and future of Bubble. If you haven't already, listen to Part 1 first (Story #036)!
There's one company that has continued to push the limits of what people can build with No-Code. And that's Bubble! A lot of you have probably heard of Bubble. A lot of you have probably been scared off by the capabilities of Bubble and the learning curve. But there's one thing nobody can deny - that the founders have stuck with the vision that they set the day when they were founded, which is to enable people, visually create web applications and websites that are as powerful as anything you could do with code. Today we're going to learn from the story of Bubble!
Original Bubble Demo: https://vimeo.com/53130283
Music: RYYZN
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#037: How Stackby helps people go beyond spreadsheets w/Rachit Khator
Today I have another hidden gem for you. My guest on the show is Rachit Khator, founder and CEO of Stackby. Now if you haven’t heard of Stackby, I don’t blame you - they launched in 2020 but have been growing in leaps and bounds through the pandemic. Rachit and I talk all about the future of work beyond spreadsheets, how he gave up a cushy corporate gig in Michigan to start Stackby in India, and the #1 mistake founders should avoid!
Guest Twitter: @Rachit_Khator | Web: stackby.com
Music: RYYZN
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#036: The Story of Bubble (Part 1) #Short
There's one company that has continued to push the limits of what people can build with No-Code. And that's Bubble! A lot of you have probably heard of Bubble. A lot of you have probably been scared off by the capabilities of Bubble and the learning curve. But there's one thing nobody can deny - that the founders have stuck with the vision that they set the day when they were founded, which is to enable people, visually create web applications and websites that are as powerful as anything you could do with code. Today we're going to learn from the story of Bubble!
Original Bubble Demo: https://vimeo.com/53130283
Music: RYYZN
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#035: Become an Automation Powerhouse w/Jimmy Rose
My guest on the show today is an absolute automation rockstar and I guarantee you’re going to LOVE this episode! I got to sit down with my first guest from Down Under - Jimmy Rose. Jimmy has helped many businesses create more time by automating their workflows. We get into the details on the different automation tools available today, some of the best NoCode backends to use, automation middleware and also a series of audience questions towards the end. I know you will enjoy this set - here’s my conversation with Jimmy Rose!
Guest Twitter: @_jimmyrose| Web: JimmyRose.me
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#034: What we can learn about Resiliency from Stewart Butterfield #Short
Today, we'll learn about the #1 skill a founder or a freelancer needs. Resiliency! And we're going to learn about it through the lens of Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack. Today, of course, Slack is used by millions of users around the world. It made headlines when it got acquired by Salesforce for a whopping $27.7 billion in the summer of 2021. But it wasn't always smooth sailing for Slack, and we're going to see what we can learn from Stewart's story here.
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#033 - Building a Composable Web w/Clarke, Jane and Jeff from The.com
Imagine a world where your website is just one giant spreadsheet without borders and each element is a cell. And if you’re a consultancy or agency, you could give your customers edit rights to individual cells. That, in essence is the.com which first-off great name, but more importantly is a REALLY unique perspective to solving an age-old problem.
Today, I speak with Clarke and Jeff McKinnon (brothers and co-founders) and Jane Sorkin who is their Community Lead. Their 20-person team is building the reusable web, making it simple to create, remix, and launch websites while getting paid and earning credit for your work. They call this a “composable” web and we get into what all of that means.
I think you’re going to get a ton out of our discussion in which we cover their origin story, current use-cases and where they’re going in 2022!
Guest Twitter: @the__com | Web: the.com
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#032: The Importance of Showing Up #Shorts
Did you know there’s a strong correlation between showing up consistently and success? Depending on which version of the Woody Allen quote you’re reading that correlation is anywhere between 80%-90%. To get access to opportunity, you’ve got to have knocked at its door in the first place.
Today, we will explore what showing up means, why it matters and how you can be conscious about it.
Links: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3754664
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#031: Freelancing and Automation w/Michael Pichardo
My guest on the show today is Michael Pichardo. As someone that worked at a billion dollar tech company and then proceeded to moonlight on the side, and finally is now doing freelance work on his own in the automation space, Michael has really walked the walk!
Today we discuss all about automation and more importantly Michael tells us what mindset you need to have to be successful as a freelancer. I think a lot of folks are going to take a ton out of this episode!
Guest Twitter: @PichyTweets | Web:
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#030: Why Focusing on the Details is a SuperPower #Short
Maybe you founded a startup or maybe you are a specialist and educator in the NoCode space, or perhaps you're trying to pick up No-Code tools with a view to create a company in the future.
Whatever the case may be, there will come a time (and it probably has already happened to you) where your decisions will impact people beyond yourself. This is where details could make all the difference.
Today, I'll share a few thoughts on what it means to be detail-oriented, why this is a skill worth cultivating, and how to go about building the "Detail" muscle.
Web: https://MyNoCodeStory.com/
Music: RYYZN
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#029 - A Magic Link to Improve Authentication w/Sean Li
Authentication for Web3. That’s the topic we’re discussing today with the Sean Li, the founder of Magic. I was immediately taken by Sean’s humility and the way he outlined his journey all the way from his early days playing jazz to his 3 person startup getting acquired Docker and finally how he came up with the idea for Magic. We talk specifically about the differences in identity going from Web 2 to Web 3, and how NoCode intersects with the Decentralized web. I think you’re going to really enjoy this deeply personal and impactful conversation with Sean. Let’s get to it!
Guest Twitter: @_seanli | Web: magic.link
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#028: NoCode Short Stories - Episodes that will give you NoCode superpowers!
In this Short Story, you'll learn what to expect with this new weekly addition and why you should tune in! Topics discussed include:
- How 2021 ended for NoCode companies worldwide
- Why Discovery and Insight are core tenets for user growth
- What to expect as you navigate your projects in 2022
Web: mynocodestory.com
Newsletter: mynocodestory.com/newsletter
Music: RYYZN
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#027: Creative Fundraising for your Small Business w/JP and Laurits
Alright. Today, I’d like to share a really creative way for small business owners (including those online buisnesses of course!) to raise funds without relinquishing control of their business. Yes! A system for partial exits where vetted companies are able to raise funds from vetted investors. And who does all this vetting? It’s a company called Bits for Digits!
I had a chance to sit down with Jan Peters and Laurits, founders of Bits for Digits, and talk about this unique concept! Refreshing is the word I’d use to describe how it felt talking to them! They’re using their previous career experience in fintech with the likes of Google, Facebook and Blackrock to help founders of small businesses - and here’s the kicker: their webapp is built with 100% NoCode tools. You’re gonna want to hang onto every word of this story.
Are you ready? Let’s get into it!
#026: A simple and massively effective app builder for the masses by JotForm w/Art
Have you used an online form builder? For most people, a form builder was the first drag-and-drop tool they picked up, without even calling it a NoCode tool. And for hundreds of thousands of people, that tool was JotForm. Built as a bootstrapped business from Day 1, JotForm has grown to over 300 employees organically, and along the way become a household name for anyone that does something on the web.
Recently, they've been making the headlines with their latest product - JotForm Apps, a NoCode app builder for the masses. I sit down with Arthur West from JotForm to talk all about how JotForm Apps was built, who should use it and what differentiates it from other solutions in the market. Specifically we also dig into why JotForm apps makes it easy for any offline business to have an online presence.
Guest Twitter: @jotform | Web: jotform.com
Music: RYYZN
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#025: Building NoCode in Public w/KP (Part 2)
If you've used a NoCode tool or built something in public, today's guest needs no introduction. That's right - today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with KP. KP has built possibly the largest NoCode community on Twitter, and championed the cause of Building in Public as a way to grow your audience. Last time I shared the first part of our conversation and today it's time for Part 2! If you haven't listened to Part 1, I'd recommend starting there. First, we talk about KP's new role as a dad, his work at ODNC and how the program is structured, and how a $19 you dummy course started as no-code journey today. In Part 2, we dig into no-code at work, how consistency is at the heart of Build in Public and KP's experience in the world of NFTs.
KP also makes a ton of bold predictions on this episode and I'm curious to hear what you think about them. Write to me at host@myocodestory.com.
Guest Twitter: @thisiskp_ | Web: https://www.crtr.link/s/kp
Music: RYYZN
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#024: Building NoCode in Public w/KP (Part 1)
If you've used a NoCode tool or built something in public, today's guest needs no introduction. That's right - today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with KP. KP has built possibly the largest NoCode community on Twitter, and championed the cause of Building in Public as a way to grow your audience. And he lives by example - you'll see him build, fail, build again and ask questions in public - and his trajectory proves that this approach works. He makes it look easy, but it isn't - staying consistent while Building in Public is key and today KP tells us how he does it.
KP also spends his time leading the NoCode Fellowship at OnDeck and I've been following his success ever since he kicked off the very first ODNC #1.
Before we get into today's episode, just a quick note that I'm trying something different. I've turned this conversation into a two-part series and today you'll listen to Part 1.
Guest Twitter: @thisiskp_ | Web: https://www.crtr.link/s/kp
Music: RYYZN
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#023: The Power of Focus and Quabbly's Story w/Ernest David
Quabbly boasts have a global team spread across Canada and Nigeria. And Ernest who is based in Lagos, Nigeria tells me how he built Quabbly with his co-founder during the 2020 pandemic lockdown. We also talk about how more NoCode founders should leverage laser-focus as a key weapon and so much more! All in all, it was a really enjoyable and valuable chat. Hope you like it!
Guest Twitter: @theernestdavid | Web: Quabbly.com
Music: RYYZN
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#022: The New Way to (No) Code is Code2 w/Mustafa
He shares the ups and downs of his story and make sure you listen all the way to the end, because he gives a framework comprising four things that founders must absolutely focus on if they're trying to build a company from the ground up.
Guest Twitter: @sakalsiz | Web: Code2.io
Music: RYYZN
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#021: All about the Enterprise w/Seth Fannin
We dig into what set learned from his failures and spend a ton of time on defining the NoCode space, specifically talking about Enterprise NoCode and we did something that's a first for the show, a Use-Case Jam, where we spent five minutes going through a bunch of NoCode use cases for small enterprise teams. I think I'm going to be doing more of those!
Nuff said - I'm thrilled that Seth agreed to be on, and I hope that you get a ton out of this story.
Guest Twitter: @fannin_seth | Web: docdrop.io
Music: RYYZN
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