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Israeli Tech Entrepreneur Maor Shlomo Sells Solo Startup Base 44 for $80 Million
Israeli entrepreneur Maor Shlomo founded Base 44, a solo startup that lets users build software via natural language, and sold it to Wix for $80 million within six months. Despite rapid success, Shlomo faced personal hardship with his mother's cancer, inspiring him to fund AI-driven cancer research.
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What happened
- 01Maor Shlomo sold his solo-founded startup Base 44 to Wix for $80 million in six months.
- 02Base 44 enables users to create software by describing needs in natural language, no coding required.
- 03Shlomo worked sleeplessly to maintain the platform's reliability amid rapid user growth.
- 04His mother's lung cancer and passing motivated him to start a cancer research fund using AI.
- 05Shlomo advises youth to prioritize practical experience over academic degrees in tech.
- 06The acquisition benefits both Shlomo and Wix, providing resources for global scaling.
He emphasizes practical skills over formal education and plans to continue growing his company and impact.
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