VC: vibe coding brings back abandoned 'build something people want' startups
briannekimmel · x · 2026-09-15
Investor Brianne Kimmel reacts to a request-for-startup idea: a vibe-coded Chrome extension that adds a universal commenting layer to any website, connected to G Suite so teammates can see and @-mention each other's comments on any page.
She notes startups previously built this exact product with strong user love and demand, but pivoted away to satisfy investor valuation expectations. With vibe coding's low overhead, solo builders can run profitable, fully-controlled products again — a return to "build something people want."
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