20VC: Base44's Maor Shlomo on How Vibe Coding Will Kill SaaS and Salesforce | Why it is BS that Vibe Coding Platforms Do Not Have Defensibility and Bad Margins | Why He Worries About Google, Not Replit and Lovable | Why Long Anthropic, Not OpenAI?

In this episode of 20VC, Harry Stebbings interviews Maor Shlomo, co-founder of Base44, about his journey from an idea to a successful acquisition by Wix for $80 million in just 18 months. Maor discusses the economics of "vibe coding," the future of AI models, and the strategic reasons behind selling Base44 to Wix. He shares his vision for a future where software is more customizable and accessible, allowing users to build their own applications tailored to their specific needs. The conversation also explores the competitive landscape of AI app builders, the importance of vertical integration, and Maor's insights on angel investing in the AI space.