No-Code, AI & Digital Innovation: Building Faster, Smarter, Leaner (Episode 3)

In Episode 3 of Startup Today, host Matt Ainsworth sits down with Carl Maiorana – digital-transformation specialist, founder of 5Y, and former co-founder of No Code Odyssey – to unpack how modern founders can harness no-code platforms and AI to reduce time-to-market and ship with confidence.

Carl draws on 20+ years in financial services, real estate, education and more to share:

– Real-world no-code wins – where drag-and-drop tools beat custom builds for speed and budget.

– AI as the smart assistant – using agents, voice AI and automation to replace repetitive calls or SMS workflows.

– From idea to MVP without a CTO – how early-stage teams can validate, launch and iterate fast.

– The “vibe-coding” future – why prompt-driven app builders like Bolt, Replit and Lovable are changing product development.

– Carl’s latest project, Trippa – lessons learned turning a Figma prototype into a Bubble mobile app in six weeks (versus six months).

Whether you’re a non-technical founder, a product manager under pressure, or a builder looking to level up, this 45-minute episode is packed with tools, tactics and mindsets you can apply today.

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