DiscoverStartups For the Rest of UsEpisode 788 | Do I Need a Co-founder? And More Listener Questions (with Derrick Reimer)
Episode 788 | Do I Need a Co-founder? And More Listener Questions (with Derrick Reimer)

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.





Want to get your questions answered? Drop them here.





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





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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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Episode 788 | Do I Need a Co-founder? And More Listener Questions (with Derrick Reimer)

Episode 788 | Do I Need a Co-founder? And More Listener Questions (with Derrick Reimer)

Rob Walling