# How to Built an AI-Powered Excel Formula Generator

**Introduction**

In this episode of AI stories, we will get to know [**David Bressler**](https://x.com/bresslertweets), an analytics expert with a background in digital marketing, who found himself intrigued by no-code and AI tools during his paternity leave. Although familiar with no-code platforms like WordPress, it wasn’t until he discovered [Bubble](https://bubble.io) that he started exploring more complex web applications.

**Building Excel Formula Bot**

While experimenting with [OpenAI](https://openai.com), David noticed a gap in the market for an AI-driven Excel formula generator. He quickly built a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with two simple input and output boxes. After sharing it on the /excel Subreddit, the post went viral, gaining over 10K upvotes on [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com).

**Launching and Growing the Product**

David launched the full version of [Excel Formula Bot](https://excelformulabot.com) in September, using [Product Hunt](https://www.producthunt.com) for the official launch. The product’s virality on Reddit and TikTok, along with word-of-mouth promotion, contributed to its rapid growth. Despite high initial API costs, the product attracted significant attention and continued to thrive.

**No-Code Tools Used**

* [Bubble](https://bubble.io) for the web app
    
* [OpenAI](https://openai.com) for AI
    
* [Stripe](https://stripe.com) for payments
    
* [Sendinblue](https://www.sendinblue.com) for email verification and campaigns
    
* [Localize.js](https://localizejs.com) for language translations
    

**Why No-Code?**

David chose No-Code because he didn’t know how to code and wanted to bring his idea to market quickly. He likened building in No-Code to working in Excel, emphasizing the logic-based approach that both require.

**Key Stats**

Since its launch on September 1:

* 1.1 million website visitors
    
* 1,600 paid users
    
* $3.3K MRR
    
* $22K in revenue
    

**Advice for No-Code Beginners**

David’s advice is simple: Just get started. He recommends starting with a low barrier to entry to attract users and gradually adding more features, like login requirements and usage limits.

**Learn More**

You can follow [David](https://twitter.com/bresslertweets) and [Excel Formula Bot](https://excelformulabot.com) on Twitter to stay updated on his journey and new developments.