In this episode of 'This Week in NoCode,' hosts JJ Englert and David Pal sit down with Raphael, CEO and co-founder of WeWeb. Raphael shares the journey of WeWeb from its inception as a website builder targeting the decoupled backend market, to its evolution into a web app builder. The discussion delves into the company's Y Combinator experience, the strategic pivot to focus on web apps, and the surge in growth following the Bubble pricing changes. The conversation also explores the potential of AI integration in no-code platforms, particularly in enhancing user onboarding, maintaining code quality, and facilitating collaborative development. Additionally, they touch on the significant enterprise wins for WeWeb, such as La Poste and PwC, and the company's profitable and scalable future.
00:00 Introduction to NoCodeAlliance
00:53 Welcome to This Week in NoCode
01:32 Microsoft's AI-First PCs
05:19 NoCode UK Conference Highlights
07:11 OpenAI's Safety Team Dissolution
11:52 Interview with Raphael from WeWeb
11:58 Buildship App: A Powerful Automation Builder
13:53 Founding Story of WeWeb
18:44 WeWeb's Evolution and YC Experience
24:03 User Interviews and Market Focus
31:58 Growth and Community-Led Success
33:25 Reflecting on the Bubble Pricing Fiasco
33:58 WeWeb's Unique Position in the Market
34:46 Customer Reactions and Market Shifts
37:06 Diverse Customer Base and Enterprise Appeal
39:56 Showcasing Successful Use Cases
44:45 Future Plans and AI Integration
47:22 The Impact of AI on No-Code Development
53:21 Collaborative Development and AI
01:00:46 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook
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