No-code tools are revolutionizing the way businesses and individuals build and launch web-based applications and products. According to a 2021 Gartner study, by 2024, 7 out of 10 apps released in 2024 will be developed by people who are not technology professionals. Korean tech startup Skylink has unveiled its transformative platform, WaveOn, designed to empower individuals with no coding knowledge to build sophisticated applications.
WaveOn's inception was driven by the aspiration to democratize software development by making it accessible to a wider audience beyond traditional developers. Skylink, a startup comprised of development experts from prestigious institutions such as Seoul National University and Naver, scheduled its official debut in April 2022.
Backed by seed funding from Spring Camp VC, a subsidiary of Naver Snow, the company embarked on a mission to simplify software development. CEO Gong Wan-sik, a former software developer and AI modeling engineer at Naver, expressed his motivation for founding Skylink: to eliminate the challenges faced by countless startups in software development, leading to their failure due to the complexity of the process.
WaveOn is a no-code platform that allows users to create feature-rich software without delving into intricate coding procedures. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform eliminates the need for specialized programming skills, opening the door for marketers, startups, and commercial entities to build applications tailored to their unique needs.
One of WaveOn's standout features is its versatility. Users can design everything from marketing content, surveys, and psychological counseling programs to complex systems like landing pages, content platforms, and one-page payment commerce interfaces. The platform's intuitive interface allows users to create applications using only the mouse, eliminating traditional barriers to entry.
Since its launch, Skylink has followed a trajectory of exponential growth. Monthly sales experienced a remarkable threefold increase over the previous year, with sales to national conglomerates and individual users expanding rapidly. CEO Gong emphasized WaveOn's cost-effectiveness compared to outsourced development, citing the platform's ability to host and modify websites at an affordable additional cost.
CEO Gong envisions a future where no-code startups gain traction on the global stage. The company is already targeting the North American market, with a collaborative growth model at the forefront of its expansion strategy. Skylink has been selected for the prestigious Asan Voyager program, an accelerator program that helps startups expand globally.
