The hidden challenge of solo founders: no cofounder to push back on your decisions
atShruti · x · 2026-10-22
VC Shruti Gandhi on the rise of solo founders: AI lets one person build products that once required a team, but the hidden challenge is having no cofounder to push back — you can launch faster, yet also ship ten failed products without realizing you should pivot. Speed is an advantage; good judgment makes it sustainable.
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