Major NoCode Platform Goes Open Source 🤯 & CEO Shares why | EP #39

Welcome to 'This Week in NoCode + AI' with your hosts, JJ Englert and David Pal. In this episode, discover the latest breakthroughs in the no-code and AI world. Highlights include the launch of Facebook's Llama 3.1, OpenAI's GPT 4.0 Mini, and Stripe's acquisition of LemonSqueezy. The main feature covers Toddle's successful $4.3M funding round and their groundbreaking decision to go open source. CEO Andreas shares insights into the rationale behind this move, how it impacts their business model, and future goals. Get in-depth stories, analysis, and perspectives on the evolving no-code and AI landscape. Timestamps ⏰ 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Locations 00:43 Exciting News in NoCode and AI 01:11 Meta's Open Source AI Model: Lama 3.1 03:03 OpenAI's GPT 4.0 Mini Release 05:23 AI Companies Using YouTube Data 06:51 Stripe Acquires LemonSqueezy 08:34 Interview with Andreas: Fundraising and Future Plans 20:36 Challenges of No Code Tools 21:22 Building a Custom Language for Visual Editors 21:55 Ownership and Self-Hosting in No Code 23:33 Open Source Business Models 26:09 Customer Perspectives on No Code 35:39 AI Integration in No Code Platforms 41:00 Getting Started with Toddle 41:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Toddle: https://toddle.dev NoCode Alliance: https://nocodealliance.org Studio NoCode: https://studio-nocode.com