Airtable just joined the "vibe coding" race — and my predictions for the future of AI-native startups
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ANOTHER STARTUP STORY
Airtable just became a whole new beast.
It is no longer just the sexy spreadsheet/database hybrid you used to build your first CRM.
They just pulled off a full-blown AI rebirth — and honestly, it might change how early-stage startups build, launch, and scale their tools.
Basically, Airtable has relaunched itself as an AI-native app platform centered around the concept of “vibe coding” — a new approach to building apps conversationally with AI, making software creation more accessible, rapid, and intuitive for everyone.
Here’s what’s new — and why early-stage founders should pay attention:
It’s now an AI-native platform
This isn’t a case of "we added ChatGPT to the side."
Airtable just rebuilt itself around AI from the ground up.
They’re calling it a “refounding moment” — meaning the core of the product has changed, making it possible build, automate, and analyze apps by simply talking to the system.
No more digging through docs, fiddling with formulas, or setting up endless views.
And the best part?
Even the free plan gets access to this.
So if you’re bootstrapping or testing ideas solo, you don’t need to pay a cent to use the new AI features.
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2. Share your startup story:
A dedicated feature/spotlight in our newsletter, including a compelling write-up of your startup’s story and mission, and a link to your website or landing page. Let's us tell your story!2. Meet Omni — your new AI app co-founder maybe?
At the heart of this transformation is Omni — Airtable’s new conversational AI agent.
You tell Omni what you want — like:
“Build me a deal tracker for VCs”
And boom — it gives you: