Building an app is one thing, but building an app that gets acquired? That's a whole different level of success that many aspiring creators dream about.
Adalo lets you build database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps — published to the App Store and Google Play — from a single no-code editor. SPOTTO, created by Dr. NoCode, became the first Adalo-built app to be acquired, proving that no-code tools can produce real, valuable products that attract buyers.
Solving a problem or pain point was exactly how SPOTTO was developed & ultimately acquired. SPOTTO seeks to help recent graduates match with employers during the recruiting process and set up time for online interviews. Fueled by the onset of COVID-19, the app was quickly developed & caught the attention of an employment firm looking to match job hunters with prospective employers — while eliminating the need to in-person interviews.
As an entrepreneur at heart, Dr. NoCode found no-code and immediately realized its magic. Not only was Adalo intuitive for him to learn, even as a non-native English speaker, but he sees there’s opportunity for even non-English speakers to get in & create their own apps.
On Adalo, “it is a great mix between powerpoint & excel, which makes it the perfect tool for me because I do not have experience coding,” says Dr. NoCode.
SPOTTO Features
- Separate Log-ins for individuals & for companies
- Individuals can view different company’s profiles
- Company profiles include a description, an application, a Zoom meeting link, and the ability to chat.
- Individual profiles include a section to view which events you are attending
- View Calendar in two different formats
- Share function to invite friends
- Chat with the company to set up your video interview.
What’s Next for Dr. NoCode?
Dr. NoCode plans to stay on in a consultative role with A-Career Co. LTD, who acquired SPOTTO in May of 2020. From there, the team plans to enter a funding round in Japan. According to Dr. NoCode, one of the best parts of the no-code movement is the low barrier to entry — he says, “In the past you had to get funding to even build your app, but now you can skip the pre-seed & seed rounds of funding & go to series A right away.” This is definitely a big positive for startups!
We’re also excited to announce that Dr. NoCode is going to be our official Adalo Expert in Japan! We’ll absolutely be watching as the team behind Spotto continues to make waves & we wish them the best in the next steps.
Check Out SPOTTO
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About Dr. NoCode & their thoughts on the no-code space
About the acquisition of SPOTTO
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FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I easily build a job matching app like SPOTTO without coding experience? | Yes, with Adalo's No Code Platform, you can easily build a job matching app with features like separate user logins, company profiles, calendars, and chat functionality. As Dr. NoCode describes, Adalo is 'a great mix between PowerPoint and Excel,' making it intuitive even for non-native English speakers with no coding background. |
| Why choose Adalo over other App Builder solutions? | Adalo lets you build database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps — published to the App Store and Google Play — from a single no-code editor. This ability to publish directly to app stores is crucial for marketing and distribution, which is often the hardest part of launching a new app or business. SPOTTO's success story proves this advantage, as they built and launched their app quickly enough to be acquired by an employment firm. |
| What features can I build into a recruiting app using Adalo? | With Adalo, you can build comprehensive recruiting features including separate login systems for job seekers and companies, detailed company profiles with descriptions and application forms, integrated Zoom meeting links, real-time chat functionality, calendar views in multiple formats, and social sharing capabilities to invite friends. |
| How did COVID-19 influence the development of SPOTTO? | SPOTTO was rapidly developed in response to COVID-19 to eliminate the need for in-person interviews. The app enables recent graduates to match with employers and schedule online video interviews, which attracted an employment firm looking to connect job hunters with prospective employers during the pandemic. |
| What happened to SPOTTO after it was built with Adalo? | SPOTTO was acquired by A-Career Co. LTD in May 2020, demonstrating the commercial viability of apps built with no-code tools. Dr. NoCode stayed on in a consultative role, and the team planned to enter a funding round in Japan, highlighting how no-code development can lead to real business outcomes. |
| How does no-code development change the startup funding process? | According to Dr. NoCode, no-code tools like Adalo significantly lower the barrier to entry for startups. In the past, entrepreneurs needed funding just to build their app, but now they can skip pre-seed and seed funding rounds and go directly to Series A with a working product already in hand. |
