Episode 788 | Do I Need a Co-founder? And More Listener Questions (with Derrick Reimer)
Update: 2025-08-19
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What are the real risks of AI-generated code and “vibe coding”?
In this episode, Rob Walling is joined once again by fan-favorite Derrick Reimer to answer a fresh batch of listener questions. They dig into solo vs. co-founder trade-offs, managing scope creep, and how integrations can shape early traction.
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Topics we cover:
- (2:33 ) – Do you need a co-founder to succeed in SaaS?
- (5:18 ) – The Risks of AI-Generated Code and “Vibe Coding”
- (13:50 ) – How to manage scope creep as a solo founder
- (23:32 ) – Finding and retaining great contractors
- (39:43 ) – How to build a startup culture with a bias for action
Links from the Show:
- MicroConf Europe | Istanbul, Sep 28-30, 2025
- TinySeed Tales Podcast
- MicroConf Connect
- TinySeed Fund
- SavvyCal
- Derrick Reimer | LinkedIn
- Derrick Reimer (@derrickreimer) | X
If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that you’d like for us to cover, please submit your question for an upcoming episode. We’d love to hear from you!
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