The original podcast for bootstrapped and mostly bootstrapped startups, this show follow the stories of founders as they start, acquire, and grow SaaS companies. Hear when they fail, struggle, succeed, and take you with them through the tumultuous life of a SaaS founder. If you like Mixergy, This Week in Startups, or SaaStr, you’ll enjoy Startup for the Rest of Us.
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The original podcast for bootstrapped and mostly bootstrapped startups, this show follow the stories of founders as they start, acquire, and grow SaaS companies. Hear when they fail, struggle, succeed, and take you with them through the tumultuous life of a SaaS founder. If you like Mixergy, This Week in Startups, or SaaStr, you’ll enjoy Startup for the Rest of Us.
Episode 788 | Do I Need a Co-founder? And More Listener Questions (with Derrick Reimer)
Startups For the Rest of Us
57 minutes 42 seconds
2 months ago
Episode 788 | Do I Need a Co-founder? And More Listener Questions (with Derrick Reimer)
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
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
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Startups For the Rest of Us
The original podcast for bootstrapped and mostly bootstrapped startups, this show follow the stories of founders as they start, acquire, and grow SaaS companies. Hear when they fail, struggle, succeed, and take you with them through the tumultuous life of a SaaS founder. If you like Mixergy, This Week in Startups, or SaaStr, you’ll enjoy Startup for the Rest of Us.
