Low Down on Low-Code

Wes Carlson, CTO and co-founder of Chirpy, shares his entrepreneurial journey from real estate to software development, highlighting how he identified real-world problems and built innovative AI-driven solutions. This episode explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, AI, and practical problem-solving, offering insights into building scalable, secure, and domain-specific software tools.
Key Topics
Wes Carlson's entrepreneurial journey from restaurants to software
Identifying real-world problems and building solutions
The role of AI and automation in small business
Building secure and scalable software products
The importance of domain expertise in AI development

In this episode, Rob Koplowitz and John Rymer interview TJ Keitt, VP of Market Research at SAP, to explore the future of design, AI, and user experience in business. They discuss how AI can enhance human agency, the importance of pragmatic design, and the strategic role of SAP in the evolving tech landscape.
Key Topics
The evolving role of AI in business
Design as a tool for empowerment and agency
SAP's approach to AI and user experience

In this episode, Rob Koplowitz and John Rymer interview Mike Gilpin about AI development, its impact on software engineering, decision-making in product management, and the evolving relationship between IT and business. They explore how AI is transforming software creation, the importance of a product mindset, and practical advice for embracing these changes.
Key Topics
AI's impact on software development and productivity
The role of deciders with a product mindset in AI-driven environments
Transforming enterprise decision-making with AI and low-code platforms

In this insightful interview, experts discuss the concept of cognitive debt in AI, its impact on developers and organizations, and strategies to manage and mitigate it. Learn how responsible AI use and platform design can reduce risks and enhance productivity.
Cognitive debt definition and symptoms
Impact of AI on developer skills and review processes
Strategies to avoid cognitive debt in development
Platform features that reduce cognitive load
Perception vs. reality of AI productivity

In this episode, Sid Conklin of EveryBite joins Rob Koplowitz and John Rymer to explore the transformative impact of vibe coding and AI on software development and entrepreneurship. Discover how low-code and AI-driven tools are revolutionizing startup creation, software architecture, and the future of bespoke applications.
Impact of live coding and AI on software development
How low-code and AI tools are democratizing entrepreneurship
Risks and guardrails in AI-driven software creation
The future landscape of software vendors and bespoke applications
Sid Conklin's journey from traditional to AI-enabled software engineering