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This Week in AI

This Week in AI (previously This Week in NoCode) is about how today’s AI products become real businesses. Host JJ Englert interviews the makers behind leading tools to unpack the journey—early bets, pivots, wins, and hard lessons. We break down model choices, shipping speed, pricing, go-to-market, and the updates (mostly AI) that change what’s possible right now. If you want the real stories behind the biggest AI startups—and to stay current on what you can use today—this show is for you. Join our insiders pass for exclusive access 🎟️ https://app.myinsiderpass.com/pass/this-week-in-ai
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Episodes

Building Your First Website with AI (No Coding Required!) Vibe Coding + Cursor AI | This Week in AI

Want to build your own website but don’t know how to code? This episode is for you.Join JJ and Bubble expert Gio as they show how beginners can use AI-powered tools to design, build, and launch a personal website from scratch — for free.You’ll learn how Vibe Coding works, how AI can help you write and edit code, and how tools like Cursor make building websites feel approachable, even if you’ve never coded before. JJ also shares his own journey from no-code tools to AI-assisted development, showi...

Dec 28, 202555 min

Bootstrapping an AI Startup to $1M ARR: Formula Bot’s Story

In this hands-on labs episode of This Week in NoCode + AI, JJ sits down with David, CEO and solo founder of Formula Bot, for a practical, live walkthrough of how AI is changing the way teams analyze data. If you want to learn by doing, this episode is for you. JJ and David dive directly into the Formula Bot platform, connect real data sources, and show how AI can act as a true data analyst — answering questions, generating reports, and uncovering insights without complex dashboards or manual spr...

Dec 14, 202529 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Building Autonomous Websites: Interview with Flint Co-Founder Michelle

In this episode of This Week in NoCode + AI, I sit down with Michelle, the co-founder and CEO of Flint, to talk about one of the wildest ideas we’ve seen in web tech lately: an autonomous website that optimizes itself in real time. Michelle shares her journey from software engineer at Warp to leading growth and marketing, and eventually co-founding Flint. We get into how she validated the idea within days, how she approached finding the right co-founder, and what it actually takes to build AI na...

Dec 06, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Maximizing AI Search Visibility with GPTrends: Hands-On "Labs" Episode!

In this hands-on labs episode of This Week in NoCode + AI, JJ sits down with David — CEO & founder of GPTrends — for a practical, interactive walkthrough of the future of AI search, AI visibility, and next-gen SEO.If you want to learn by doing, this episode is for you. JJ and David dig directly into the GPTrends platform, show real visibility metrics, analyze prompts, review what AI sees when it scans your brand, and cover the exact on-page and off-page systems you need to appear in ChatGPT,...

Nov 16, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Meet Raydian: The Platform Blending AI, Code, and No-Code

In this episode of This Week in NoCode + AI, we sit down with the founding team of Raydian — CEO Riley, and co-founders Andre and Gregory John — to explore how AI is reshaping how we build software.They share how Raydian blends no-code accessibility with AI-assisted coding, walk through a live demo of the platform’s built-in database and workflow tools, and discuss what it really takes to bring AI into the builder’s toolkit.Links & Resources 🔗• Raydian: https://raydian.dev?source=TWIN• Subs...

Nov 05, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 73

From Google Designer to Xano CEO: Shipping Production-Grade Backends for AI Apps

Prakash Chandran—co-founder and CEO of Xano—joins JJ to unpack how teams ship production-grade backends without spinning up servers or writing boilerplate. We cover Xano’s origin story, why backend business logic matters, how AI is changing application workflows, and what’s coming next (including AI assistance baked into the product). You’ll learn: • When to choose a visual backend vs. bespoke code • How to model business logic and data for scale • Real examples of Xano in AI-powered apps • Wher...

Oct 26, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Building the AI-native knowledge platform | Allen Yang (Liminary CEO, ex-Google & Bubble)

In this episode of This Week in NoCode + AI, JJ sits down with Allen Yang, CEO and co-founder of Liminary — an AI-first startup redefining how we collect, organize, and recall knowledge.Before founding Liminary, Allen led product at Google Docs, Better Mortgage, and Bubble — giving him a rare perspective on how productivity tools have evolved (and where they’ve fallen short). Together, we unpack how GenAI is reshaping the way we work, why knowledge management remains unsolved, and how Liminary’s...

Oct 12, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Gregory John on the Future of NoCode, AI, and Education

In this episode, JJ interviews Gregory John, a leading figure in the no-code and AI coding world. Gregory recounts his journey from being a marketing professional and indie fashion photographer to becoming one of the top educators in no-code and AI-driven coding platforms. They explore how Gregory transitioned from traditional coding to no-code solutions like Bubble and eventually embraced AI coding technologies. Gregory shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in AI coding, his per...

Aug 23, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 75

From Solo Founder to $80M Exit in 6 Months — The Base44 Bootstrapped Story with Maor Shlomo

In this episode, the host interviews Maor, the CEO of Base 44 and discusses the company's recent acquisition by Wix for $80 million. Maor shares his entrepreneurial journey, from founding his first data science company Explo in 2018 to raising $130 million and managing it for six and a half years. Transitioning from Explo, Maor delves into the launch and rapid growth of Base 44, an AI-driven app-building platform. He emphasizes user experience, the importance of community-driven growth, and offe...

Aug 09, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Vibe Coding With a Visual Interface | Demo with CEO

In this episode, JJ sits down with Steve, the co-founder and CEO of Builder.io, a leading platform in the visual coding space. Steve shares his journey from studying design and trying to build iOS apps without coding knowledge to becoming a proficient coder and eventually founding Builder.io. They discuss Builder.io's unique approach to visual coding, how it integrates with existing repositories, and its use of large language models to improve user experiences. Steve also demonstrates Builder.io...

Aug 02, 202546 min

From Near Shutdown to AI Powerhouse: The Bolt New Journey with Eric from Stack Blitz

Welcome to this week in NoCode + AI! Hosted by JJ Englert, this episode features an exclusive interview with Eric, the co-founder and CEO of Stack Blitz, now known as Bolt. The conversation delves into the turbulent yet inspiring journey of Bolt New, from the brink of shutting down to achieving a phenomenal $20 million in ARR within just two months. Eric shares insights into the challenges and pivots that led to this success, including the world's largest hackathon and a focus on non-developer u...

Jul 26, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Building AI Powered Learning Programs with Disco

Welcome to this week in NoCode + AI! JJ chats with Candice, the co-founder and CEO of Disco, an innovative AI-first learning platform. Candice shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey from South Africa to Canada, her role in scaling a company to 120 million users, and selling it for a billion dollars. She also discusses the founding and scaling of Disco during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of AI in transforming learning experiences and upskilling in organizations. Key topics the i...

Jul 19, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 72

3 AI Agents Every Real Estate Agent Should Build | Ai Lab Session with TWIN

Join host JJ and Jacob Bank, CEO of Relay.app, in this special labs episode of 'No-Code + AI' where they build three powerful AI automations for real estate agents using Relay.app. This hands-on session covers creating a personalized listing notifier, automated social media listings, and an active client analyzer, all aimed at helping real estate agents streamline their workflow and enhance client experience. Discover how easy it is to incorporate AI into your daily operations and save countless...

Jun 22, 202544 min

Building AI Workforces with CEO of Relevance AI

Welcome to this week in NoCode + AI! Host JJ Englert chats with Jacky, co-founder and co-CEO of Relevance AI, who discusses their recent $24 million series B funding to scale their AI workforce. Jacky showcases a live demo of their platform, highlighting how AI agents evolve beyond single-purpose bots. Key topics include the world's largest hackathon by Bolt, Softr's upcoming launch of native databases, and the controversy around Apple's iOS 26 design. Don't miss Jacky's deep dive into building ...

Jun 14, 202539 minSeason 1Ep. 69

How AI is Changing The Education System with Dean of AI

Join us for an insightful conversation with Ben Tasker, Dean of AI, who shares his journey through AI and its application in the educational sector. Ben discusses his transition from healthcare administration to becoming a key player in AI at Southern New Hampshire University. He explains the importance of upskilling and reskilling, the future of continuous education, and how AI will transform learning. Discover how AI can personalize education, increase accessibility, and create new roles and o...

Jun 01, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Revolutionizing AI Automation with GumLoop

Join JJ in this episode of 'This Week in NoCode + AI' where we dive deep into major shifts in the AI and no-code space. We explore high-profile partnerships, smarter tool chains, and the rise of the MCP model context protocol. Special guest Aron from Gum Loop showcases their new AI automation platform and implementation of MCP nodes, offering an in-depth walkthrough of their innovative features. From high-profile acquisitions by OpenAI to Google's groundbreaking AI conference updates, this episo...

May 25, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 67

State of the NoCode Industry with Matt Graham from Rapid Dev

Join JJ Englert in this episode of 'This Week in NoCode + AI' where he sits down with Matt, CEO of Rapid Dev, to discuss the evolving landscape of AI and no-code development. Discover how agencies can adapt to new AI tools, the shifting focus from no-code to visual and vibe coding, and the impact of automation on businesses. Matt shares insights on leading a large development team through these changes, the cultural challenges of adopting new technologies, and the exciting future of AI-driven so...

May 11, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Use This AI Tool to Automate Your Business | TWIN #65

Join JJ Englert in this week's episode of 'This Week in NOCO + AI' where he dives into the latest no-code and AI developments, featuring an in-depth conversation with Justin, the CEO and co-founder of Cassidy AI. Discover how AI can drive efficiency in businesses, automating even the most boring yet vital areas.🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-det... 👋 Signup to https://www.cassidyai.com/?utm=TWIN 📰 News of the Week: This episode covers exciting update...

Apr 26, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 62

From Idea to IPO with CEO of AI Automation Platform

Join JJ Englert in this week's episode of 'This Week in No-Code + AI' as he hosts Silicon Valley visionary Gaurav Dhillon, the founder and CEO of SnapLogic. Delve into Gaurav's inspiring journey from taking Informatica public to leading SnapLogic, a company now generating over $70 million annually. The discussion covers innovation in AI and cloud computing, the transformation of enterprise tech, and SnapLogic's role in connecting business data through AI.🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: ...

Apr 19, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 64

From Stanford, to Google, to CEO of AI Agent Platform with Jacob Bank

Join JJ Englert in this week's episode of 'This Week in No-Code + AI' as he hosts Jacob Bank, the founder and CEO of Relay App, an AI agent and automation platform. They dive into Jacob's impressive background as a former product lead for Gmail and Google Calendar at Google, the evolution of AI and no-code automation, and a live demo showcasing Relay App's capabilities. 🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-det... 👋 Signup to Relay.app?utm=TWIN📰 News of the...

Apr 13, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 63

My latest learnings with AI Agents and the AI + NoCode Landscape

Join JJ Englert in this episode of 'This Week in No-Code + AI' as he delves into the intersection of AI and no-code development. This week, JJ reshares an insightful conversation with Kieran from No-Code Life about JJ's journey with AI agents and notable experiences across platforms like Zapier, lindy.ai, and n8n. They discuss JJ's recent course on AI agents, various no-code tools, and the massive impact AI integration is making in the industry. Highlights include no-code platforms' response to ...

Apr 05, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Unlocking AI Potential: Mastering Prompting, Latest Updates, and Invaluable Tips with Jonathan Mast

Join JJ Englert in this episode of 'This Week in No-Code + AI' as he delves into the art and science of mastering AI prompts with special guest Jonathan Mast. 🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-details/intro-to-ai-agents 👋 Connect with Jonathan: https://jonathanmast.com 📰 News of the Week Discover strategies for crafting effective prompts, the latest developments in the AI and no-code world, and learn how businesses and individuals can leverage AI tools ...

Mar 29, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Building AI Agents with the CEO of Lindy.ai | #60

Join JJ in 'This Week in NoCode + AI' as he interviews Flo, the founder and CEO of Lindy.ai, about the evolution and rise of Lindy as a leading AI agent platform. Discover Flo's journey from Uber engineer to AI entrepreneur, the development of AI agents, and practical use cases with live demos showcasing Lindy's capabilities.🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-details/intro-to-ai-agents📰 News of the WeekThe episode kicks off with the latest AI news, includ...

Mar 23, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 60

How AI Is Changing NoCode Development with CEO of WeWeb | TWIN 61

Join JJ Englert in this episode of 'This Week in NoCode + AI' as he sits down with Rafael, CEO and co-founder of WeWeb, to discuss the platform's remarkable 5x growth since launching their 'Build with AI' feature. 🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-det... 📰 News of the WeekThe episode kicks off with the latest AI news, including OpenAI's high-end AI agents and their surprising pricing strategies. Dive into Anthropic's major updates and funding news, as we...

Mar 15, 202538 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Max Takes Us Behind the Scenes of n8n | #59

Join JJ in 'This Week in NoCode + AI" as he interviews Max, n8n's third employee, and the original flowgrammer, about the evolution and rise of n8n as a leading AI agent platform. Discover the development of n8n's AI agent node, practical use cases, and demos showcasing its capabilities. 🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-details/intro-to-ai-agents 📰 News of the WeekStarting with the latest AI news, including the launch of Thinking Machines Lab and HP's a...

Feb 22, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 59

The Inspiring Story Behind Zapier's Success with CEO Wade | EP 58

Join JJ in "This week in No Code + AI" as he interviews Zapier's CEO, Wade Foster. Discover the story behind co-founding Zapier and how it grew into a massive automation and AI company. 🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-details/intro-to-ai-agents 📰 News of the Week The episode kicks off with spicy news covering OpenAI's roadmap updates, including the upcoming GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 models, and Elon Musk's recent offer to buy OpenAI. Plus, learn about the late...

Feb 15, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Unlocking Next-Gen AI Agents with Lutra.ai | TWIN 57

Join JJ as he delves into AI Agents with the CEO of Lutra.ai, Jiquan Ngiam. Discover how their no-code AI platform is revolutionizing business automation, enhancing workflow efficiency, and empowering users with AI-driven superpowers. Learn about Jiquan's journey from Coursera and Google Brain to founding Lutra.ai, and get insights into the future of AI, self-driving cars, and the dynamic tech industry. Tune in for a live demo and explore how Lutra.ai makes complex tasks simpler and more streaml...

Feb 08, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Exploring Privacy and Accuracy in AI: Discussion with InFactory's CEO | TWIN #56

Use Code AIGENTS for $50 off "Intro to AI Agents Course": https://nocodealliance.org/course-details/intro-to-ai-agents?utm=TWIN_podcast This week features an exclusive interview with Brooke, the co-founder of InFactory, an AI data insights platform. Brooke shares her journey from working at tech giants like Salesforce, Google, and Humane, to her innovative work with InFactory. Learn more about Infactory: https://infactory.ai/ Follow Brooke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhartley/ 00:00 Introducti...

Feb 01, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Exploring AI Agents with Lyzr's CEO | This Week in No Code + AI | EP 55

Join JJ in the latest episode of This Week in No Code + AI as he introduces Lyzr's CEO, a tech visionary with a track record of success. -- Learn how to build AI Agents Learn more about building agents with Lyzr -- This episode dives deep into the explosive growth of AI agent platforms, the money influx towards AI coding, and the current state and future of no code technologies. The discussion covers the power of AI agents, their practical applications, how they can complement no code solutions,...

Jan 25, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 55

AI Predictions, Reflections, and Major Announcements | TWIN Podcast Ep #54

Join hosts JJ Englert and David Pal in this exciting episode of 'This Week in NoCode Plus AI' as they return from their holiday break. They discuss personal experiences during the holidays, including conversations with AI tools like ChatGPT. The hosts dive into their predictions for NoCode and AI for 2024, reflecting on their accuracy and making new predictions for 2025. Key topics include the growth of NoCode platforms like FlutterFlow and Softr, the future of NoCode agencies, and the rise of A...

Jan 11, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 51
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