Romain Courtois, creator of pad.ws, is merging whiteboard design sessions and cloud development to create a unique "whiteboard IDE" that combines the benefits of both. This platform uses Excalidraw for its infinite canvas and AI-powered feedback to enhance the development workflow. With a focus on community-driven open-source development, Romain aims to make pad.ws a true team workspace where developers can collaborate and share ideas. The platform's vision is to fundamentally change how developers access computing resources, enabling anyone in the world to simply open a browser and create with Linux capabilities. By integrating AI into the workflow, pad.ws positions itself as a fresh take on development environments that encourages creativity, collaboration, and enjoyment.