A Low Code platform that enables you to change the UI of everything for a better UX w/Todd Schiller

Todd Schiller is the co-founder and CEO of PixieBrix, a company empowering everyone to customize their web and desktop applications for their use. With their low code platform, you can add a new button that triggers the automation, makes an API call, or change the UI for the UX your employees and customers need.

Before founding PixieBrix, he built knowledge management and business analytics tools for the world's most significant hedge funds and consumer companies. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Washington, where he was a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow

About the Episode

In today's episode, it was my absolute pleasure to host Todd Schiller, Co-Founder & CEO at PixieBrix. We met with Todd 1.5 years ago at a conference, and they got me to think about how this product can impact everyone’s interaction with digital applications. The episode was in the works for a while, and it is also my great honor to have him announce their $5.4 million in Series A close in this episode.

PixieBrix is building the future of User Experience for enterprise employees and beyond with their Low Code / No Code interface. By enabling users to change the user interface of any web application to make them well-suited for their needs, PixieBrix allows them to boost productivity.

That means you can simplify standard websites like LinkedIn or Salesforce to eliminate distractions and optimize your work. Changing the User Interface is powerful because you can add elements to websites and turn any standard site into your custom workspace.

At its core, PixieBrix is a browser extension that integrates with Chrome and allows you to add what they call "bricks" — or building blocks — to change the way any website looks and works. Each brick performs an action, such as; adding a button that runs automation or posts on LinkedIn for you. You can move the input prompt or change how data is visualized. In addition, many of the bricks automate tasks and can integrate with popular business services, such as Asana,