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.

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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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