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Thunkable (YC W16) — Thunkable is the no-code platform to build powerful native mobile apps

From MIT's App Inventor and YCombinator's W2016 batch, Thunkable allows anyone to build powerful native apps. With Thunkable, it's simple to design, and simple to code-- simply drag and drop to create fast, native, reliable apps.

Thunkable is a Y Combinator company in the Winter 2016 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: Thunkable is the no-code platform to build powerful native mobile apps. The founders listed are Arun Saigal (Founder/CEO), WeiHua Li (Founder/CTO) (Y Combinator directory entry, November 16, 2015).

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Thunkable

New accelerator entry · 2015-11-16 · the record

Winter 2016
batch
40
people
Growth
stage
United States of America
region
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BatchWinter 2016
Announced2015-11-16
StageGrowth
StatusActive
Team size40
IndustryB2B
Sub-industryB2B -> Marketing
SectorsDeveloper Tools, SaaS, Design Tools
RegionsUnited States of America, America / Canada, Remote, Partly Remote
BasedSan Francisco, CA, USA
HiringYes
Sitehttp://thunkable.com
Founded2015
YC group partnerJared Friedman

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From MIT's App Inventor and YCombinator's W2016 batch, Thunkable allows anyone to build powerful native apps. With Thunkable, it's simple to design, and simple to code-- simply drag and drop to create fast, native, reliable apps. You don't need to download large development suites, command-line kits, or simulators. You can use the many built-in app templates as they are, or make changes. Make your changes online and see them on your device instantly with the Thunkable mobile app. Upload your apps directly to the Play Store or App Store or send them to friends!

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