The Create With Podcast

James and Kieran return from their summer break to discuss the seismic shifts happening in AI this week. With OpenAI's rumored agent builder launching at Dev Day and Google's Gemini 3 on the horizon, the entire SaaS industry might be about to change forever.Kieran shares how he built an AI research agent for Typero that automatically generates LinkedIn posts based on your writing style, while James explores what OpenAI's new agent platform means for the future of software development. Plus: Softr's new database agents and why Notion AI might finally make sense.AI Research Agent in Production [01:04]Building a LinkedIn content generator that actually sounds like youConnecting Bubble to N8n for automated researchHow GPT-5 dramatically improved output quality overnightOpenAI's Agent Builder Preview [06:31]Canvas-style UI with nodes, triggers, and toolsDynamic widgets for custom agent interfacesWhy this could be the end of traditional SaaSThe Fast Fashion Era of SaaS [09:33]Sam Altman's prediction coming trueWill 95% of people ever care about building software?The creator vs consumer dynamic in AISoftr's Database AI Agents [18:06]AI that works across your entire databaseAutomated email drafting, image generation, and researchWhy integrated AI beats standalone toolsThis Week's AnnouncementsGemini 3 launch imminentSora 2 taking over InstagramOctober Create With meetups worldwide🇪🇸 Madrid - Oct 7🇪🇸 Barcelona - Oct 13🇬🇧 London (Bubble Tour) - Oct 15-16🇬🇧 Bristol - Oct 22🇬🇧 Brighton - Oct 29Create With Newsletter: createwith.comEvent Directory: createwith.com/eventsNewsletter: Every Tuesday at createwith.comCommunity: Join builders worldwide at our meetupsThe Create With podcast: Building apps, agents, and automations without code using AI.

Build more, hype less. In this week’s Create With podcast, James and Kieran dig into practical ways non-developers can ship serious features with AI. We share what finally “clicked” with Claude Code, how to spin up simple Bubble plugins (goodbye $5/mo ICS generators), first impressions of GPT-5 (the good, the weird, and the slow), why object-preserving image edits could upend Photoshop, and how we’re automating the Create With site - events, tools, blog posts end-to-end.We’re the calm corner of the internet for AI: thoughtful, hands-on, no doom-scrolling required.#️⃣ What we coverGetting started with Claude Code as a non-dev (and why it’s addictive once your environment’s set up)Shipping real features solo vs. contracting devs (speed, cost, iteration)Using AI for back-office work (accounting Q&A, document consolidation)Bubble plugin basics: generating .ics calendar files with your own pluginGPT-5 first impressions + Responses API growing painsRumored next-gen image editing (“Nano Banana?”) and why object-preserving edits matterFavorite entries from the Bubble Mobile contestOur Create With site relaunch: AI-powered events directory, tools, perks, and auto-generated posts“Dom’s Day” vibe-coding hackathon idea🎙️ Sponsor — GlideCreate AI-powered business apps that connect to your data and tools, automate manual work, and scale as you grow—no code required. Perfect if you live in spreadsheets and want real apps fast. Check out GlideApps.com.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro & why we’re the calm corner of AI02:20 Sponsor: Glide03:20 Claude Code: setup, flow state, and shipping big features10:45 Solo shipping vs. hiring devs12:50 AI for accounting & document Q&A13:50 Building a Bubble plugin (ICS invites)17:25 GPT-5: wins, misses, and API hurdles23:00 Next-gen image editing rumors (“Nano Banana”)26:20 Why object-preserving edits change everything27:10 Bubble Mobile contest favorites28:00 Create With site relaunch: events, tools, automations31:40 Member perks & tool discounts32:15 “Dom’s Day” vibe-coding hackathon35:25 Upcoming events (Montréal Sept 11 + Barcelona, Madrid, Brighton, Norwich, Thailand)36:40 Wrap🔗 MentionedClaude Code • Bubble • Glide • n8n • Cursor • GitHub • Make • Replit • Jotform • Cloudflare Workers • UserLoop📺 Watch nextOur step-by-step Claude Code setup & tutorial (on this channel)👋 Join the communityEvents directory & RSVP: createwith.comNewsletter with tools, templates, and perksIf you try Claude Code after this episode—or ship your own Bubble plugin—drop a comment with what you built. We’ll feature our favorite projects in a future episode.

In this episode of the Create With podcast, James and Kieran discuss their recent team retreat in the Netherlands, where they focused on launching Create With Season Two. They share insights on building with Bubble and N8n, the importance of in-person meetups, and their experiences at the Internet Friends Meetup. The conversation also touches on the challenges of learning to code, the new Shopify developer platform, and the exciting developments in agentic development. They highlight their partnership with 100 School and the upcoming events and membership benefits for the Create With community.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Team Retreat Overview03:01 Create With Season Two and Membership Launch05:52 Building with Bubble and N8n Integration08:51 Internet Friends Meetup Insights12:13 Exploring Coding and No-Code Tools15:11 Shopify's New Developer Platform and Agentic Development17:50 The Future of AI Tools and Pricing Changes20:48 Partnership with 100 School and Upcoming Events

How do you bring a feature as game-changing as native mobile app development to a mature platform like Bubble? In this episode, we go behind the scenes with a very special guest, Nick Carroll, the product manager who leads the mobile charge at Bubble.Nick shares the exclusive inside story of their native mobile platform launch—a journey that started years ago as a "when, not if" dream for the founders. We dive deep into the strategic decisions, the engineering challenges, and the "lightbulb moments" that turned this vision into a reality for hundreds of thousands of no-code developers.This is a must-listen for anyone interested in product management, SaaS, and the future of building software without code.00:58 - The Genesis of Bubble's Native Mobile Platform02:30 - Why Web Wrappers Weren't Enough & The Importance of a True Native Experience04:26 - The Challenge of Integrating Mobile into the Existing Bubble Editor07:43 - Reusing Web Components in Native Mobile Apps09:35 - Surprising and Complex Apps Already Built with Bubble Mobile12:45 - The "Hardest Part": How Bubble Solved App Store Publishing & Versioning17:35 - OTA (Over-the-Air) Updates vs. New Builds: When to Use Each21:05 - The Future Roadmap: In-App Purchases, Deep Linking & Advanced Offline Support24:45 - How AI Will Supercharge Both Web & Mobile App Building in Bubble27:00 - Using the API Connector Now to Build AI Features into Your Mobile Apps28:10 - Where to Get Started with Bubble Native Mobile29:30 - Find Out More About Nick's Talk at the Create With ConferenceFind Out More:Bubble Native Mobile: https://bubble.io/mobileBubble Summer Mobile Hackathon: https://bubble.io/c/mobile-summer-hackathonFollow the host, James Devonport: https://x.com/jamesdevonport

Escape to the sun-drenched coast of Crete with us for a very special, on-location episode of the Create With Podcast! James is live from Bubble House Greece, the ultimate get-together for the world's most passionate no-code builders.In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Sarah Esteve, a certified Bubble developer, consultant, and the founder of Bubble House. Discover the origin story of this unique event. Hear how Sarah, the "Bubble Godmother," has cultivated a vibrant community that travels the world to collaborate, learn, and innovate.We're also joined by Theo Goldberg from Bubble, who gives us the inside scoop on the electrifying hackathon centered around Bubble's newly launched native mobile builder. Find out which innovative apps, from AI-powered game instructors to fun multiplayer experiences were built in just a few days, and learn how you can get involved in Bubble's global summer hackathon with a $15K prize pool.🕒 Timestamps:0:04 - Welcome to a Special Episode from Bubble House Greece0:18 - Introducing Sarah Esteve, the Organiser of Bubble House0:59 - The Origin Story: Why Sarah Started Bubble House1:41 - The History of Bubble House: From France to Spain to Greece3:35 - How the Event Has Evolved to a Full Resort Setting4:41 - The Hackathon: Working Together on Bubble's New Mobile Editor6:12 - Beyond Work: Social Activities and Building Connections7:00 - Introducing Teo Goldberg from Bubble7:43 - How the Bubble Mobile Launch Aligned with the Hackathon9:22 - A Look at the Creative Apps Built During the Hackathon12:21 - The Power of AI in the Hackathon Projects13:38 - A Truly Global Community: Attendees from 10+ Countries14:20 - Favourite Moments: Learning, Sharing, and Inspiring Demos17:21 - How to Get Started with the New Bubble Mobile Builder19:12 - The Importance of "Building in Public" and Community Support20:20 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up from Greece🔗 Connect with our Guests:Sarah Esteve (Founder of Bubble House):X: https://x.com/_sarahesteveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahesteve/Theo Goldberg (Developer Ecosystem at Bubble):X: https://x.com/theo_goldbergLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theogoldberg/🎤 Hosted by James Devonport:X: https://x.com/jamesdevonport🚀 Get Involved:Bubble Mobile & Hackathon: https://bubble.io/mobile

This week, Bubble changed the game for no-code mobile apps! James and Kieran break down the big news, sharing our first-hand experience building a TRUE native mobile app with Bubble's new editor.Plus, we cut through the noise of the latest AI updates—from OpenAI's new pricing to why n8n is the automation tool you need to be learning right now. Get the real story on building in public and hear about our exciting new Create With events!In this episode:(00:42) Bubble's Native Mobile Builder: How to build real iOS/Android apps, not just web wrappers.(14:50) OpenAI's Price Shake-up: Cheaper o3 models, a powerful new o3 Pro, and a lot of confusing names.(20:08) The Power of n8n: Why we're using n8n's AI Agent node to build custom AI with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), training models on our own data from Google Docs, Notion, and more.(30:30) Quick Startup Updates: The honest ups and downs of building Typoro, AutoClips, and UserLoop.(38:55) Create With Events: Announcing our new meetups and hands-on retreats in amazing locations.Links & InfoCreate WithWeb: https://www.createwith.comX/Twitter: https://x.com/createwithhqLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/createwithhq/Download our app (built with Bubble!): Search "Create With" on the App Store & Google PlayFollow the hosts:James Devonport on X: https://x.com/jamesdevonportKieran (NoCodeLife) on X: https://x.com/nocodelifeThis episode is sponsored by Bubble - the AI app development platform for founders and businesses building serious, scalable apps — visual development for web and native mobile, no code required. https://bubble.io#NoCode #AI #VisualDevelopment #Bubble #OpenAI #n8n #Automation #SaaS #BuildInPublic #TechPodcast #LowCode #AIAgent #RAG

🎉 Welcome back to the Create With Podcast - Episode 41! 🎉Join James and Kieran as they dive deep into a special debrief of the massively successful Create With Conference! After a whirlwind month, they're here to share all the highlights, their favorite moments, and the incredible tech that powered the event.In this episode, you'll hear about:Conference Recap: From expanding to a three-day event with workshops and a speaker dinner, to the buzz of the main conference day and the fantastic after-party on a boat.Standout Talks & Speakers: Insights from Jonas (co-founder of Monzo) on innovative AI uses, and the future of visual development vs. vibe coding with leaders from Sutro and Momon.Tech Behind the Scenes: How we used AI and Visual Development (shoutout to Bubble!) to build the conference website, a mobile app with AI matchmaking (iOS & Android!), and automate numerous processes with a small team.Community & Connections: The amazing energy, diversity of attendees, and even co-founders meeting for the first time!Create With Season 2: Exciting news about our expansion, including upcoming international meetups in Leeds, Madrid, Barcelona, Montreal, and more!Practicing What We Preach: How tools like Tally, N8N, Luma, and ConvertKit integrated with Bubble to create an "operating system" for the conference.Sponsor & Partner Showcase: The fantastic support from tools like Bubble, Glide, Sutro, Xano, Zapier, WeWeb, 100 School, JotForm, NoLoco and many more who engaged with the community.Whether you attended the conference or are curious about what went down, this episode is packed with insights into building software with AI, the power of visual development, and the vibrant Create With community.🎧 Tune in to learn how a small team can make a big impact with the right tools and mindset!🔗 Stay Connected with Create With:Find all our resources, including links to our YouTube channel (for conference talk releases!), newsletter, and social media by visiting our website.Website: createwith.comYouTube: Search for "Create With HQ" (You can also find the video on how we built the conference app on Bubble there!)Newsletter (returning soon!): Sign up via https://social.createwith.com or our main website.X (formerly Twitter): @CreateWithHQLinkedIn: Search for "CreateWithHQ"Mentioned in this episode:Bubble, Zano, Zapier, Sutro, Momon, Glide, NoLoco, Tally, N8N, Luma, ConvertKit, WeWeb, 100 School, JotForm, Plexal.

Get ready for a packed episode! With the Create With conference just around the corner (less than a month away!), James and Kieran dive into exciting last-minute additions and updates you won't want to miss.🚀 Conference Fever:Build Weekend Unveiled: Hear all about the online hackathon happening the weekend before the main event (May 17th-18th). Get ready to build, compete for prizes, and maybe even warm up for the world's biggest hackathon!Exclusive Workshops: Discover the new, hands-on workshops added for May 21st, covering AI agents, mobile apps, and more – perfect for deep dives.Party Time: Get the lowdown on the pre-party and the upgraded (and slightly mysterious floaty?) after-party plans!Ticket Alert: Advanced tickets (£99) are selling fast! Grab yours before they're gone.🤖 AI & Visual Development Debrief:The Great Rebrand: Toddle is now Nordcraft! James and Kieran discuss this move and the wider industry shift away from "no code" towards AI and visual development. Is the term "no code" disappearing?Model Mayhem: OpenAI's new O3 models promise better agentic capabilities, but constant updates across platforms (OpenAI, Claude) are causing... interesting results. Hear firsthand experiences with model inconsistencies and why James has been exploring Google's Gemini 2.5.Bubble's New Trick: Bubble introduces streaming for AI calls – what does it mean for builders?Future Gazing: Are AI-specific coding frameworks the next big thing? The hosts predict the need for guardrails and consistency in the rapidly evolving world of VibeCoding.Whether you're gearing up for the conference, building with AI, or just curious about the latest trends shaping how we create, this episode is essential listening!Tune in for insights, updates, and a look at the exciting road ahead.🔗 Follow Create With:Website & Conference Tickets: ⁠https://createwith.com⁠Build Weekend Info: ⁠https://buildweekend.com⁠ (Mentioned in pod - or find info via Create With site)LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/createwithhq/⁠X (Twitter): ⁠https://x.com/CreateWithHQ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/createwithhq/

We explore the explosive rise of Vibe Coding and its implications for no-code. We break down a viral Twitter story of a hacked AI-built app, examine Bubble's game-changing AI editor preview, and make a case for Cloudflare Workers as the unsung hero of AI development. Plus, get updates on the Create With conference including new pre-conference workshops and exciting speaker announcements!🔗 Follow us:Website: https://createwith.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/createwithhq/X: https://x.com/CreateWithHQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/createwithhq/Conference tickets: https://createwith.com

This week we're joined by Max Haining to celebrate FIVE YEARS of 100 School! 🎉Max takes us back to his startup days when he couldn't build anything without developers (sound familiar?), and how that frustration sparked a movement that's helped thousands learn no-code skills.We dig into how the landscape has exploded from basic no-code tools to today's AI "vibe coding" revolution, debate whether AI will make traditional SaaS obsolete, and unpack what skills really matter when literally anyone can build an app.Perfect for product folks, founders, or anyone curious about creating in the AI era. Max drops knowledge on which tools are hot right now and where this wild ride might take us next!🔗 Links:100 School: https://100school.comMax on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HainingMaxMax on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/maxhainingCreate With Conference (May 22 in London): https://createwith.comFollow us: https://twitter.com/CreateWithHQInstagram: https://instagram.com/createwithhq

In this episode, James and Kieran dive into the evolving landscape of AI-powered code generation and how it impacts the future of no-code tools. They discuss their hands-on experiences with the latest AI models, explore the capabilities of different agent platforms, and share insights on upcoming conference events.[00:40] The rise of AI code generators and Kieran's newsletter on their limitations[06:42] Why no-code tools remain relevant despite AI advancements[10:41] Recent improvements in AI models (Grok 3 and Claude 3.7 Sonnet)[19:16] Bubble's AI editor vs NoCodeFusion and competitive innovation[21:40] The power of combining no-code platforms with AI-generated code[24:40] Deep dive into different agent platforms (Zapier, N8N, Cloudflare)[31:40] Create With conference updates and AI-focused sessionsNo-code tools aren't going anywhere! Despite the hype around AI coding assistants, visual development platforms still offer unmatched reliability and understandability for non-technical users. The future lies in combining these approaches rather than replacing one with the other.Website: createwith.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/createwithhqX/Twitter: x.com/CreateWithHQInstagram: instagram.com/createwithhqDon't forget to subscribe to the Create With newsletter for the latest updates on AI and no-code developments!

Will AI agents replace traditional SaaS products? Kieran & James explore this question while testing lovable.dev's ability to build apps through pure prompts. Learn about creating a "self-driving startup" using tools like N8N and Make, and get practical tips for automating your business processes.AI Agents & Self-Driving SaaS interview: nocodesaas.io/p/ai-agents-building-the-self-drivingBubble Security Tips with George Collier: youtube.com/live/KbLVKVWOu_wConference tickets & newsletter: createwith.com

James and Kieran kick off 2025 with an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of app development. Kieran shares updates on his latest projects - Typoro (a LinkedIn post optimizer) and an AI TikTok video generator - while exploring the nuances of AI prompt engineering. The conversation delves into the concept of "hybrid building," combining no-code platforms like Bubble with traditional databases like Supabase and AI-generated code. They discuss the potential of AI agents, self driving startups, and how to effectively balance visual development with code-based solutions. Don't forget, the Create With Conference is returning on May 22nd, 2025 in London! Get your ticket now at https://createwith.com

Cien Solon is a former fintech product manager turned AI transformation expert. She now runs regular AI workshops teaching people how to use AI in the workplace and build AI agents. She's also co-founder of Launch Lemonade - The Canva of AI Tools - which lets anyone build their own AI assistants and agents with no-code required. Amazingly it is also built on no-code platform Bubble! In this fascinating interview we talk about: Cien's journey from PM to becoming an AI SaaS founder AI agents - what they are and where they're going How product managers can learn about AI What AI means for human creativity Follow Cien on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciensolon/ Get free tools and AI content here - ciensolon.com Build your own AI business here - launchlemonade.app Subscribe to Cien's youtube - youtube.com/@launchlemonade

What happens when you combine AI with no-code tools? This week, Kieran shares his adventures building a faceless video generator and experimenting with AI image creation, while James reveals how he's using Claude and Cloudflare workers to scale UserLoop in ways that weren't possible a year ago. Plus: why some SaaS pricing has gotten out of control... and what that means for indie makers. All this and a reminder about Create With Conference early bird tickets closing soon! Get your ticket to the UK's first AI and NoCode Conference in London on May 22nd 2025 at https://createwith.com

Join us for a special filmed live from the NoCode Summit at Station F in Paris! James, Ash & Kieran talk about everything that happened at the summit, our favourite moments and how to plan your own visit. Create With empowers anyone to build software—whether using code, NoCode, or AI. We believe in making development accessible to all, no matter the tools or stack. From founders to agencies, we're here to help you bring your ideas to life. Let’s create something amazing together! Find us online: Join us for the UK's first NoCode and AI conference in London on May 22nd 2025! Check out https://createwith.com for details! Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://social.createwith.com Web: https://createwith.com Twitter: https://x.com/createwithhq

Join us for this special edition of the Create With Podcast filmed at Bubble HQ in New York, just after the closing of the second ever BubbleCon! We're joined by Andrew Vernon and Sam Morgan from Bubble to talk through our highlights from the 2 days - including... The new Bubble Native Mobile editor starting to roll out in beta Bubble Assist AI to help build apps from a prompt Our top plugins and tips for working with AI in Bubble What to expect in the coming year for 2025 Create With empowers anyone to build software—whether using code, NoCode, or AI. We believe in making development accessible to all, no matter the tools or stack. From founders to agencies, we're here to help you bring your ideas to life. Let’s create something amazing together! Find us online: Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://social.createwith.com Web: https://createwith.com Twitter: https://x.com/createwithhq

Join James, Ash and Kieran as we talk about the new name for the NoCode SaaS Podcast as Create With and what you can expect from the pod! Create With is your go-to platform for unlocking the power of AI and NoCode to build and grow profitable software businesses, even if you don’t know how to code. Through our annual conference, podcast, tutorials, and network of makers, we provide practical insights, inspiring stories, and hands-on guidance to empower creators at every stage. Whether you're launching your first startup or scaling your business, Create With helps you turn ideas into reality without traditional development skills. Subscribe to our free NoCode and AI newsletter at https://social.createwith.com Find us at https://createwith.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/createwithhq

In this episode we talk about the recent posts from Flutterflow and Toddle discussing the term "No Code" - is it really the right term to describe visual development apps? Plus we chat about the hype surrounding the new Cursor AI coding tool - is it the new secret weapon for building apps without coding?

In this episode of the NoCode SaaS Podcast, we dive into the integration of Anthropic AI with Bubble, exploring how this powerful combination can supercharge your no-code projects. We also chat about the pros and cons of using HubSpot for your SaaS business – is it worth the money? Finally, we share actionable tips on how to motivate yourself to tackle marketing tasks, even when it's the last thing you feel like doing. Join us for these insights and more to elevate your no-code journey!