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Date Published
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Vivienne Chen
Word count
828
Language
English
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Summary

Daniel Abebe, the co-founder of HuggyStudio, a small agency based in Zurich, Switzerland, has built web apps for clients using no-code tools like Bubble, allowing him to make a living with his team in just 4-8 weeks or less. Daniel, who is "not a technical person at all," discovered Bubble's platform through the site NotRealTwitter and quickly learned its skills while helping others navigate validating their ideas. He met Fabian Gmür, another future co-founder, through the no-code enthusiasts Zurich meetup group, where they shared a passion for creating new digital businesses and products with no-code tools. Together, Daniel and Fabian founded HuggyStudio in 2020, which now has advanced professional bootcamps to train individuals into becoming professional no-code web developers. The agency's clients range from innovation teams at larger Swiss companies to local entrepreneurs, who benefit from the accessibility of no-code tools for nontechnical people, allowing them greater control over their apps after launch compared with traditional programming. With the power of no-code tools, Daniel and his team can quickly create minimum viable products (MVPs) in record time, letting clients get quick validation and reach the market faster, making a comfortable living off their earnings.