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, showing how anyone can level up their skills.By the end, you’ll understand how to preview your site locally, save your work with GitHub, and deploy a live website on the internet — all with AI helping every step of the way.Perfect for students, creators, and curious beginners who want to build real projects using AI.What you’ll learn:• What “Vibe Coding” is and why it’s beginner-friendly• How AI helps you write, edit, and understand code • How to preview your website before publishing• How to host a personal website for free• How no-code and AI tools work togetherTimestamps:00:00 What is Vibe Coding?00:33 Gio’s experience getting started03:59 Intro to GitHub (no stress)06:04 Creating and managing projects13:34 Using Cursor to build locally16:00 Editing and previewing with AI26:18 Deploying with Cloud tools28:30 Publishing your site live32:16 No-code vs AI-assisted building41:50 Where AI and no-code are headed48:10 Final thoughts + course update

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 spreadsheet work.

You’ll see how Formula Bot evolved from a simple Excel formula generator into a full AI-powered data analysis platform that integrates with tools like Google Analytics, data warehouses, and more. David walks through key features including data connectors, automated reporting, web scraping, and enrichment — all designed to help teams move faster from raw data to decisions.

David also shares his journey bootstrapping Formula Bot to over $1M in revenue as a solo founder, what he learned along the way, and how he thinks about AI competing with (and complementing) tools like ChatGPT.

Whether you’re in finance, accounting, marketing, or running a small business, this episode shows exactly how AI can simplify data analysis and unlock insights you may be missing today.

Links & Resources 🔗

• Formula Bot: https://formulabot.com

• Subscribe to This Week in AI

• Workflows Newsletter: https://theworkflowsjobs.substack.com/

Timestamps ⏰

00:00 Introduction to David and Formula Bot

00:57 What is Formula Bot?

02:20 Real-world use cases and customer wins

03:12 Live, hands-on demo of Formula Bot

10:05 Advanced features and data connectors

20:41 Formula Bot vs ChatGPT

25:05 Web scraping and data enrichment

29:36 Final thoughts and takeaways

Why This Labs Episode Matters

This isn’t just a conversation — it’s a hands-on session where you’ll see how AI can replace hours of spreadsheet work, connect directly to your data, and deliver answers in plain language.

AI isn’t just assisting analysts anymore — it’s becoming one. Formula Bot shows what the future of practical, accessible data analysis looks like.

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 native products today.

If you’re a builder, founder, or AI-curious maker, this episode is full of lessons on moving fast, talking to users early, and understanding how AI can reshape how we build for the web.

What you’ll learn:

• How autonomous websites work (and why they matter)

• Flint’s early validation process and customer feedback

• Michelle’s path from engineering → growth → founder

• How to find a co-founder you trust

• Real examples of Flint adapting and improving sites in real time

• What the future of AI-driven web experiences could look like

Try Flint: https://www.tryflint.com/

Follow Michelle: https://x.com/michlimlim

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If you’re building with no-code + AI and want to share your story, reach out here: thisweekinnocode@gmail.com

Timestamps ⏰

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:51 Michelle’s Background and Career Journey

03:45 Transition to Growth and Marketing

07:49 Building Flint: The Autonomous Website

12:57 Leaving Warp and Starting Flint

19:37 Finding the Right Co-Founder

23:39 Finding the Right Co-Founder (continued)

25:30 Starting Flint: The First Steps

25:54 Early Validation and Customer Acquisition

27:25 Building and Using the Product

28:19 Advice for Makers: Launch Early

29:57 Demonstrating Flint’s Capabilities

39:21 Future of Autonomous Websites

42:41 Why This Is Exciting for Small Businesses

43:49 Closing Thoughts

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, Perplexity, Claude, Google AI Overviews, and other AI-powered search engines.David also shares his journey from data science to AI search founder, breaks down why citations matter more than ever, and explains how agent analytics will shape the future of web traffic. Plus… exclusive 20% off for viewers.Links & Resources 🔗• GPTrends: https://gptrends.ai (Use coupon code: NoCode20OFF)• Subscribe to This Week in NoCode + AI• Tap into our Workflows Newsletter: https://theworkflowsjobs.substack.com/Timestamps ⏰00:00 Introduction to AI Search Analytics01:02 David’s Background and the Rise of AI Search03:29 Hands-On with GP Trends: Visibility in AI Search05:07 Understanding Visibility Metrics and Prompts09:35 On-Page Optimization Strategies17:20 Off-Page Authority Building22:16 Effective Product Placement Strategies23:06 Leveraging Reddit and YouTube for Visibility25:04 Optimizing Social Media Presence27:38 The Future of Web Traffic: Bots and Agents29:47 Understanding Agent Analytics36:56 SEO Tips for New Startups39:52 Getting Started with GP Trends43:32 Conclusion and Special OfferWhy This Labs Episode MattersThis isn’t just a conversation — it’s a hands-on learning session where you’ll see exactly how AI search engines interpret your brand, what affects your visibility, and what steps you can take today to get discovered more often.AI isn’t replacing search… it’s rewriting it. GP Trends gives you the visibility layer every founder, SEO professional, and creator will need as AI search becomes the default.

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• Subscribe to This Week in NoCode + AITimestamps ⏰00:00 Introduction to Raydian and the Founding Team00:38 Riley’s Journey to Founding Raydian01:52 The Evolution of No-Code and AI Integration06:18 Challenges and Decisions in Building Raydian08:52 Introducing Raydian’s Unique Features12:57 Sponsor Shoutout: Airia14:00 Andre’s Perspective on Joining Raydian17:55 Greg’s Journey and Joining Raydian22:40 Live Demo of Raydian28:16 Balancing AI and Visual Edits28:30 Contextual AI Tools for No-Coders29:30 User Feedback and Platform Ethos30:12 Learning and Upskilling with Raydian31:31 Explaining Code and Properties32:14 Transitioning from Chat to Visual Interface34:07 Code Accessibility and Export Options35:45 Integrated Backend and Frontend37:55 AI-Driven Workflows and Logic44:01 Future Vision and Marketplace48:55 Mission and Challenges Ahead52:06 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionWhy this episode mattersWe’re moving into a world where AI doesn’t replace no-code — it amplifies it. The Raydian team is building thoughtfully, keeping the builder front and center, and showing what AI coding can actually look like in practice.🎧 Sponsored by https://Airia.ai?source=twin — the enterprise AI orchestration platform for secure, scalable AI agents.Work with us / Get featuredIf you’re building with no-code + AI and want to share your story, reach out here: thisweekinnocode@gmail.com

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

• Where Xano fits alongside tools like Bubble, Softr, and custom stacks

• What Xano is building next for serious, production use

About Prakash: Former Google designer turned founder, Prakash has spent years helping teams move from one-off software projects to reusable, scalable backend foundations.

Links & Resources 🔗

• Xano: https://Xano.com

• Follow Prakash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakawesome/

• Subscribe to This Week in NoCode + AI

Timestamps ⏰

00:26 Prakash's Journey to Xano

01:57 The Birth of Xano

03:22 What is Xano?

04:10 Early Stages and Evolution of Xano

06:13 Xano's Role in the AI Era

08:22 Practical Use Cases of Xano

09:21 Xano vs. Other Tools

18:26 Future of Technology and AI

28:01 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Work with us / Get featured

If you’re building with no-code + AI and want to share your story, reach out here: thisweekinnocode@gmail.com

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 personal experiences teaching others, and where he sees the industry heading. Whether you're an entrepreneur, educator, or developer, this conversation offers valuable lessons and a glimpse into the future of tech development.Learn more about Buildcamp: https://www.buildcamp.io/🎓 Learn how to build AI Agents with JJ: https://nocodealliance.org/course-det...✅ Available on all platforms: Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.⏱️ Time Stamps01:29 Gregory John's Journey to No-Code04:17 Early Struggles and Breakthroughs06:15 Incubator Experience and Startup Challenges11:46 Transition to Education15:43 Joining Bubble and Expanding Horizons18:11 Embracing AI Coding22:25 Challenges in AI Coding Education23:12 Starting Fresh with Bubble Teach24:13 The Challenges of Teaching AI and No-Code25:44 The Importance of Prompt Engineering27:13 The Future of AI in Product Development32:14 The Role of Distribution in App Success37:48 The Mainstream Adoption of AI42:03 Courses and Final Thoughts#ai #podcast #nocode #automation #workflows #aiagents #community #learning #academy #vibeocoding #bolt #hackathon #aicoding #builderio #bolt #lovable