When to Use Low and No Code with Dave McManus from Lightning Ventures

23 Nov 2025 / Ep. 64 / 32:19

If you’ve been around the startup space for more than a hot second, you certainly have heard the terms low code and no code. Today we have someone that is going to help us understand what they mean, how they might be best used in the startup space, and where maybe they’re best left untouched.

Dave McManus is the founder and director of Lightning Ventures. He is a well-known Bubble enthusiast and works with a number of programs, as well as his own work, in helping people in the low and no-code space.

About Dave McManus:

Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/davemcmanus-lightning-products

Website: https://www.lightningventures.com.au/

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