Redefining spreadsheets with AI: David Kircos of Quadratic

27/04/2025 27 min

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Redefining spreadsheets with AI: David Kircos of Quadratic🔑 Key takeawaysQuadratic brings AI directly into spreadsheets, letting users analyze, manipulate, and visualize data with natural language and Python.Unlike black-box chatbots, Quadratic builds transparent methods of analysis, giving users visibility into every formula and line of code.Quadratic integrates with databases, PDFs, CSVs, and tools like HubSpot or Google Analytics, making advanced data analysis accessible to anyone.AI-powered code generation will soon be the norm. Quadratic lets non-coders interact with data using a full-featured Python environment.With 100K users and growing, Quadratic's growth is fueled by product-led virality and influencer marketing.🧠 Frameworks & product features1. Method-based AI insight generationInstead of vague answers, Quadratic builds a method—formulas, Python, and charts you can audit and adjust.Update a number and watch the entire analysis dynamically adjust in real time.2. integrated spreadsheet + code editorEdit Python directly alongside spreadsheet cells.Use AI to generate or modify code, with full visibility and control.3. product-led viralityReal-time multiplayer collaboration with shared links.Use-case-driven growth (product managers, marketers, analysts) leads to peer-to-peer adoption inside teams.📚 Resources & linksTry Quadratic – Free and Pro plans availableFollow David on XBetaworks – Early backerCatapult Ventures – Lead pre-seed investorGoogle Ventures – Institutional investor💼 About the guestDavid Kircos is the co-founder and CEO of Quadratic, an AI-powered spreadsheet tool for data analysis. With a background in app development, neobanks, and data science, David is on a mission to help teams better understand their data through transparent, AI-assisted workflows.📊 pricing & use casesFree Plan: Robust access for solo usersPro Plan: $18/user/month billed annuallyUse Cases: Startup metrics, P&L review, CRM segmentation, product analytics, AI-powered spreadsheet modeling🔍 keywordsai spreadsheets, quadratic ai tool, david kircos interview, best spreadsheet for data science, python spreadsheets, google sheets alternative, ai financial analysis, startup data tools, ai product founders, chat with data, spreadsheet automation with ai__ryanestes.infoThe pod on ⁠TikTok⁠The pod on ⁠YouTube⁠The pod on ⁠Spotify⁠The pod on AppleSubscribe to the newsletter ⁠here⁠, for AI news, tools, and exclusive promos for founders.