Michael Novotny

I'm Michael, I've helped 3000+ Makers get started building their idea💡without knowing code, AMA 🔥

When I launched my first startup in 2016 I did everything wrong. Frustrated I began to study how Indie makers and people who build with no-code actually launched successful businesses. Applying what I learned I was finally able to get traction while launching Get Stackd (former PH #1) and creating a database of 150+ no-code projects with The Lean Side Project, which combined has helped 3000+ folks building a digital business find the best no-code tools to start making something. They help by turning what is in your 🧠 out into the 🌎 and into a 💰 business. I specialize in helping folks figure out what are the best no-code tools to use for their idea💡 and how to start small. 👋🏼Here to answer any and all questions about no-code (building digital products/services without coding).
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Ankur Mehrotra
Just Wow! @michaeljnovotny I have a question, I have been asked to build a portfolio of products to demonstrate that I can build a product from ground up. Where can I look for inspiration and what stack would you recommend?
Michael Novotny
@ankur_mehrotra1 Hey Ankur, great to meet you! A good place to start might be this free resource here: sideprojectstack.com/no-code-tech-stacks as it has 100+ examples of actual products made and launched with no-code. If you are looking to really get serious and produce something as quickly as possible all the data points, know how and guidance to help with that is located in here: TheLeanSideProject.com. It has a custom curated database of 150+ no-code products that helps you really see what it would take and exactly what you would need to produce a wide array of products. Marketplaces, job boards, web apps, mobile apps...you name it. Unless you have an exact idea, it's impossible to recommend just one stack. A good way to get a free recommendation is by using GetStackd.io. Because it will help you see what no-code tools you should use and give a custom recommendation based on your idea, no-code skill level and complexity of build. Lastly, often a good starting point is building with Glideapps.com - the learning curve is lower when first starting out. However there are several other types of tools and apps you will see on the resource list I provided above to really help you have an idea of what to build. Let me know if that helps! thanks for stopping by.
Sanjida Akter Shanta
great
Holden Parker
Which approach do you prefer? Start a product as a sole Founder or in a team with Co-Founders?
Michael Novotny
@anton_krivnev Hey Anton! I think it depends if you are blessed with a great network or skilled co-founders. I've launched things by myself and am actually working with a co-founder on another project. In my observation working by yourself provides the most speed. Adding a co-founder when you first start adds friction and drags out the process. I would say do some self evaluating: 1. Can you make a minimum version of the thing you want to do 2. Can you ship it in less than <30 days 3. Can you get some validation or get the ball rolling on your own 4. Then you have leverage to find the best co-founders. Also ask, what do I need a co-founder for? Is there some skill they can do while you do something else that will help you get to your goals faster or reduce risk in the project? I have a preference for action and just shipping something. Also gives you more leverage to drive the initial direction of the project and can get validation faster. Especially with no-code now, you don't need a technical co-founder. Hope that helps!
robiul haque
a very good initiative and ideas.
Michael Novotny
@robiul_haque Thank you Robiul. I appreciate the encouragement!
madan bhujel
what is difference between code and no code?
Michael Novotny
@madboyjgs Hey Madan. Nothing actually. But depends on who you are talking about. Are you talking about the person developing a digital application or the person using a digital application? What no-code allows you to do is develop web applications with visual development. Which is a fancy word for not having to actually WRITE the code. You can build your app with already created features that can be pieced together to create a working application...without having to actually write code Thoughts?
Michael Novotny
@offical_aishwer I am scared to click, what is this?
OFFICAL AISHWER
@michaeljnovotny its gaming website
Lei Fiacre
Nice
Kim Lining
Good work Man
Michael Novotny
@kim_lining Hey thank you Kim!
Shubham
This whole thread is full of really interesting pointers. Don't have a question myself, but wanna thank you for doing this!
Michael Novotny
@thatshubham Hey Thanks Shubham! I really appreciate that. If you ever do have a question, please reach out. I still am learning so much, and if I don't know Ill find someone who does.
Joanne Cooper
Hi. I would love to know the best way to build a media (video) based app for iOS and google play without using code.