Drag & Drop
The Future Is AI + Low-Code. Let’s Talk About It.
This podcast is all about what’s next in software development.
We explore how AI and Low-Code are reshaping how apps are built, who builds them, and what’s possible when you rethink the rules.
Each week, we sit down with developers, architects, tech leaders, and change-makers to unpack real-world stories from career pivots to enterprise transformation.
Whether you’re scaling systems, scaling teams, or just scaling yourself, this show’s for you.
Drag & Drop
Ep 109 - Raymond Kok, Mendix CEO
In this special episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Mendix CEO Raymond Kok at their Rotterdam headquarters to explore the evolving landscape of low-code development.
Ray shares his unique journey from mechanical engineering into the world of software, his early discovery of low-code, and his pivotal role in Mendix’s acquisition by Siemens. We unpack customer feedback, strategies for overcoming skepticism, and his long-term vision for scaling the platform globally.
Ray also emphasizes the critical role of governance in low-code adoption and offers his perspective on market dynamics between the US and Europe. The conversation dives into the integration of generative AI with low-code, showcasing how it drives productivity and democratizes development.
From the evolving role of developers in an AI-powered world to the confusion still surrounding AI in the low-code space, Ray brings clarity and insight. We also touch on the importance of community and partner ecosystems and his excitement around the upcoming release of Mendix 11.
Episode Highlights:
🔘 Ray's background and journey into Software
🔘 Discovery of Low Code and its potential
🔘 The acquisition of Mendix by Siemens
🔘 Transition to Mendix CEO and vision
🔘 Scaling Mendix and future aspirations
🔘 Challenges in Scaling and Execution
🔘 Market Dynamics: US vs Europe
🔘 The Intersection of Generative AI and Low-Code Development
🔘 The Future of Developers in an AI-Driven World
🔘 The role of Community in Mendix's success
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