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This Week in AI
Author: JJ Englert
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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.
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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 Bot00:57 What is Formula Bot?02:20 Real-world use cases and customer wins03:12 Live, hands-on demo of Formula Bot10:05 Advanced features and data connectors20:41 Formula Bot vs ChatGPT25:05 Web scraping and data enrichment29:36 Final thoughts and takeawaysWhy This Labs Episode MattersThis 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 likeTry Flint: https://www.tryflint.com/Follow Michelle: https://x.com/michlimlim🧩 This Week’s Sponsor: AiriaEver wish your AI agents could actually work together — securely, across your entire business? That’s exactly what Airia makes possible. It’s an enterprise-grade AI orchestration platform that lets you build, deploy, and manage secure AI agents with no code required. Connect your data, automate workflows, and keep everything compliant with SOC 2 and HIPAA standards — all without getting locked into one model or vendor.Start your free 14-day trial at https://Airia.com?utm=TWINWork with us / Get featuredIf you’re building with no-code + AI and want to share your story, reach out here: [email protected] ⏰00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:51 Michelle’s Background and Career Journey03:45 Transition to Growth and Marketing07:49 Building Flint: The Autonomous Website12:57 Leaving Warp and Starting Flint19:37 Finding the Right Co-Founder23:39 Finding the Right Co-Founder (continued)25:30 Starting Flint: The First Steps25:54 Early Validation and Customer Acquisition27:25 Building and Using the Product28:19 Advice for Makers: Launch Early29:57 Demonstrating Flint’s Capabilities39:21 Future of Autonomous Websites42:41 Why This Is Exciting for Small Businesses43:49 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: [email protected]




