Welcome to 'This Week in NoCode + AI' hosted by JJ Englert and David Pal. This episode covers the latest updates from NoCodeAlliance.org, including new course offerings, job postings, and a recently launched job board. The hosts discuss David's adventures in Mexico City, insights on Altera's Project Cid, NVIDIA's DOJ issues, and the growth of Playground AI. Also, JJ announces his newsletter acquisition. The featured interview is with Campbell, the CEO of Mantra, where they talk about building video creation tools with AI, the role of no-code in startups, and tips for raising venture capital. Tune in for expert insights, news updates, and more!

00:00 Introduction to No Code Alliance01:04 This Week in No Code + AI01:50 Exploring Mexico City Adventures03:11 AI and Virtual Civilizations04:03 NVIDIA's Antitrust Investigation06:23 Playground AI and Image Generation09:27 Upcoming Events and Acquisitions16:05 Prototyping and Building with No Code17:35 Interview with Mantra's CEO30:35 Navigating the Bubble World31:04 Introduction to Granola: The AI Note Taker32:05 The Power of Simplicity in Product Design33:49 Challenges and Feedback in Product Development37:10 The Vision for Mantra44:07 Raising Funds and Building Prototypes48:29 The Role of No-Code in the VC Community56:49 Final Thoughts and Contact Information