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The Startup Different Podcast
David and Chris Sinkinson
106 episodes
1 day ago
Bros, business, and banter - that's the award-winning Startup Different podcast, hosted by exited SaaS entrepreneurs and brothers Dave and Chris Sinkinson. Startup Different gives you proven ideas and frameworks that can help you create, build, and scale a profitable business. Dave and Chris bring on some of the most exciting entrepreneurs to tackle tough early business challenges, provide tactical insight, and dispel startup myths to reach you startup dreams.
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Bros, business, and banter - that's the award-winning Startup Different podcast, hosted by exited SaaS entrepreneurs and brothers Dave and Chris Sinkinson. Startup Different gives you proven ideas and frameworks that can help you create, build, and scale a profitable business. Dave and Chris bring on some of the most exciting entrepreneurs to tackle tough early business challenges, provide tactical insight, and dispel startup myths to reach you startup dreams.
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7 Ways to Replace Your Co-Founder with AI
The Startup Different Podcast
27 minutes 10 seconds
2 months ago
7 Ways to Replace Your Co-Founder with AI

Before you panic—we're not suggesting you fire your business partner!

But what if AI could handle many of the roles you've been desperately trying to fill with that elusive "perfect co-founder"?

In this provocative episode of Startup Different, hosts Dave and Chris tackle one of the most controversial questions in modern entrepreneurship: Can artificial intelligence actually replace key founding team members? The answer might surprise you.

We break down exactly how solo entrepreneurs are using AI to fill critical gaps traditionally handled by co-founders—from technical development to marketing strategy to financial planning. But we also dive into the nuanced reality of where human partnership still reigns supreme, especially in sales and customer relationships.

You'll discover:

  • The 7 specific ways AI can step into co-founder-level responsibilities
  • Why the traditional "hunt for a technical co-founder" might be outdated
  • How AI-first startups are competing with fully-staffed companies (and winning)
  • The surprising areas where human intuition and relationships still dominate
  • Real strategies for building transparency around AI usage that actually builds trust
  • Why business valuations are shifting for AI-powered ventures


Whether you're a solo founder struggling to find the right partner or part of a team wondering how AI fits into your strategy, this episode challenges conventional startup wisdom. The future isn't about replacing humans—it's about radically reimagining what founding teams can look like.

Warning: This episode might make you rethink everything you know about building a startup team.

The Startup Different Podcast
Bros, business, and banter - that's the award-winning Startup Different podcast, hosted by exited SaaS entrepreneurs and brothers Dave and Chris Sinkinson. Startup Different gives you proven ideas and frameworks that can help you create, build, and scale a profitable business. Dave and Chris bring on some of the most exciting entrepreneurs to tackle tough early business challenges, provide tactical insight, and dispel startup myths to reach you startup dreams.