E1044 Ask Jason! Starting companies in a crisis, no-code perception, solving unemployment surge

Investor Viewpoint

Investors are increasingly interested in no-code startups due to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Jason Calacanis explains that no-code platforms like Bubble and Webflow allow startups to build functional websites without a developer, which can be a significant advantage at the pre-seed or seed stage 1. He notes that investors appreciate when a dollar invested yields substantial returns, and no-code solutions often provide this by eliminating the need for costly development teams.

We love, love when we can give somebody a dollar and they get $20 in value from it.

--- Jason Calacanis

This approach not only accelerates product iteration but also bridges the gap between product and development, making it an attractive model for early-stage investors 1.

   

Code Transition

Transitioning from no-code to traditional coding is a decision that depends on the startup's growth and needs. Jason suggests that while no-code platforms can support initial stages, there might come a time when more sophisticated features are required, necessitating a shift to custom code 1. This transition often occurs when a startup scales to a large user base or when no-code solutions become a bottleneck.

You might need to also go to your own code base when you get to 10,000 or 100,000 users and the no-code stuff is too slow.

--- Jason Calacanis

However, he also points out that some businesses may never need to make this transition, depending on their specific requirements and the capabilities of no-code tools 1.