Kevin & Steve

Founders Gone AI

A weekly podcast where three seasoned SaaS founders - Steve, Kevin, and Jeff - navigate the exhilarating yet challenging world of building and growing online SaaS products. Each episode dives into their personal and professional journeys, grappling with the unique challenges of entrepreneurship in their middle years. From brainstorming innovative features to mastering customer acquisition strategies, this trio brings a raw, humorous, and sometimes brutally honest perspective on what it takes to succeed in the ever-evolving SaaS landscape. Join them as they share valuable insights, lessons lear...

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Kevin & Steve

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Technology

Podcast website

foundersgoneai.com

Latest episode

Feb 19, 2026

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Episodes

Artisanal Apps and AI: Crafting a New Era 19.02.2026

Episode Summary: In Episode 41 of 'Founders Gone AI', the hosts explore the impact of community and technology on modern life, using personal anecdotes and recent technological shifts as a backdrop. The conversation begins with reflections on living in a small town, comparing it to life in a bustling city. The hosts discuss the unique sense of community in smaller towns, where emotional connection...

Decoding the Future: LLMs and the Evolution of Coding 12.02.2026

Episode Summary: In this episode of Founders Gone AI, the hosts dive into the ever-evolving landscape of AI-driven tools and their impact on code development. The hosts catch up on their hiatus, reflecting on the rapid pace of advancements in AI technologies. A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the use of Cloud Code and Codex, two prominent tools in the AI coding space. One of...

Bootstrap Breakthroughs: Crafting AI-Driven SaaS Solutions 17.03.2025

Episode Summary: In this episode of Founders Gone AI, hosts Kevin and Steve delve into their personal experiences as AI-driven product founders, discussing the challenges and triumphs of navigating the tech landscape. Kevin shares his recent endeavors, including a hands-on home renovation project that pulled him away from his software development duties. He humorously recounts managing developer m...

Bootstrapped Brilliance: From Cabin Retreats to SaaS Launches 10.03.2025

Episode Summary: In this episode of Founders Gone AI, the hosts dive into the journey of developing and marketing AI-driven products as bootstrap founders. The conversation kicks off with a discussion about Steve's experiences in building his latest app, PodMagic, which is nearing its launch phase. Steve shares his challenges in finding specialized tech talent, which led him to simplify his tech s...

Breaking Boundaries: AI's Next Frontier in Bootstrap Innovation 25.02.2025

Episode Summary: In this episode of Founders Gone AI, hosts Kevin, Steve, and Samit delve into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, particularly for bootstrap founders. They discuss the current state of AI development, questioning whether the field has reached a plateau in terms of innovation and scalability. The conversation draws on insights from industry leaders, including the obs...

AI Insights: Charting the Future of Podcasting and Product Launches 20.02.2025

Episode Summary: In Episode 33 of the 'Founders Gone AI' podcast, hosts Kevin and Steve discuss their latest ventures into the world of AI-driven products while navigating the challenges of growing their podcast. After a brief hiatus, they are back with new ideas, including the potential addition of a third co-host who specializes in AI advocacy. The conversation touches on the importance of marke...

Navigating the AI Landscape: Insights from a Bootstrapped Founder in the Himalayas 18.02.2025

Episode Summary: In Episode 32 of Founders Gone AI, hosts explore the entrepreneurial journey of Sumit Datta, who shares insights from his experiences as a bootstrap founder in the AI-driven product space. The conversation highlights Sumit's transition from a career break to delving into artificial intelligence, motivated by both personal interest and the rapid advancements in the field, particula...

Navigating the AI Startup Landscape: Essentialism, Team Dynamics, and Growth Strategies 14.02.2025

Episode Summary: In Episode 31 of 'Founders Gone AI', hosts Kevin and Steve share their recent journeys as bootstrap founders in the dynamic realm of AI-driven products. The episode kicks off with a casual discussion where they catch up, with Kevin revealing his recent hiring of a designer from Boston. He explains how he utilized V Zero, an AI-powered tool from Versel, to enhance his product's fro...

Empowering Young Minds: Coding Through Games 30.01.2025

Episode Title: Empowering Young Minds: Coding Through Games Episode Summary: Join Steve, Kevin, and Jeff as they explore how game design can be an effective tool to teach coding to kids. Discover the empowerment and creativity that comes from turning players into game creators in this engaging episode of Founders Gone AI . Key Points & Timestamps: **Podcast Episode: Founders Gone AI** - **00:00:01...

First Steps to SaaS Success: A Founder's Journey 23.01.2025

Episode Title: Navigating Launches and Challenges in SaaS Episode Summary: In this episode, Steve and Kevin discuss the challenges of launching new SaaS products, the emotional rollercoaster of securing customer feedback, and the importance of marketing strategies for growth. They share personal anecdotes about their experiences with product launches, customer interactions, and the ongoing need to...

Founders Gone AI: From Midlife Crisis to Tech Triumph 16.01.2025

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Founders Gone AI: Embracing the Future 11.01.2025

Summary: In this episode of "Founders Gone AI," Kevin and Steve discuss their experiences and challenges in the world of bootstrap SaaS, touching on topics like job security, entrepreneurship, and the importance of insider knowledge. They also delve into the nuances of launching new products and the pitfalls of action faking. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and welcome 00:00:37 - Discussion ab...

Founders Gone AI: Navigating the New Wave 02.08.2024

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Founders Gone AI: The New Frontier 30.07.2024

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Epic SaaS Journeys: From Zero to Hero 24.06.2024

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AI's Emotional Evolution: Friend or Foe? 10.06.2024

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AI-Powered SaaS Journeys 21.05.2024

Midlife CriSaaS: Adventures in SaaS Entrepreneurship Midlife CriSaaS: Adventures in SaaS Entrepreneurship Summary: In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest developments in AI, particularly focusing on private GPT and its applications. They also delve into the challenges and opportunities of building a SaaS product, and consider a potential rebranding of the podcast to better reflect their foc...

Midlife Mastery: Bootstrapping the SaaS Way 17.05.2024

Summary: In this episode, three middle-aged friends, Kevin, Steve, and Jeff, discuss their journey through the world of bootstrap SaaS entrepreneurship. They share insights on shifting focus from a large, demanding project to smaller, more manageable apps, the importance of aligning work with personal projects, and the implications of AI advancements in the tech industry. Timestamps: 00:01:22 - Ke...

Midlife Matchmaking: Finding Love in the Age of AI 03.05.2024

Summary: In this episode, three middle-aged friends, Kevin, Steve, and Jeff, discuss their journey into bootstrap SaaS entrepreneurship, sharing the highs and lows of building a business without external funding. They delve into various topics, including the evolution of language and its impact on society, the balance between improving oneself and addressing significant world issues, and the role...

The Analytics of Ambition: Tracking a SaaS Dream 28.04.2024

Summary: In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss the progress of their SaaS ventures, the impact of weather changes on their appreciation for nature, and delve into the intricacies of podcast analytics. They also explore the implications of AI advancements on various industries and the future of work. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and updates on weather experiences 00:05:07 - Podcast downlo...

Midlife Mastery: Navigating SaaS Entrepreneurship 22.04.2024

Summary: In this episode, the hosts, Kevin and Steve, discuss their journey in SaaS entrepreneurship, touching on topics such as competitive spying, the impact of launching on platforms like AppSumo, and the importance of pricing strategies. They also delve into the role of AI in development and share updates on their respective projects. Timestamps: 00:02:33 - Inviting SaaS founders to share thei...

Bootstrap Chronicles: Midlife Entrepreneurs in Tech 15.04.2024

Summary: In this episode, three middle-aged friends, Kevin, Steve, and Jeff, discuss their journey in the world of bootstrap SaaS entrepreneurship. They share insights from their experiences, including raising prices, dealing with bugs, and the impact of customer feedback on product development. Timestamps: 00:00:38 - Catching up with Steve and Kevin 00:01:16 - Jeff joins the conversation from Par...

Digital Signage Demystified: Revolutionizing Content Delivery 02.04.2024

Summary: In this episode, the hosts of "Midlife CriSaaS: Adventures in SaaS Entrepreneurship" discuss their personal experiences and challenges in the world of bootstrap SaaS. They delve into the intricacies of starting and managing a SaaS business, touching on topics like hardware dependencies, content delivery, and market positioning. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and hosts...

Navigating the Bootstrap Journey: Tales from Midlife SaaS Founders 20.03.2024

Summary: In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges and experiences of building bootstrap SaaS businesses as middle-aged entrepreneurs. They share updates on their projects, including a new podcast publishing interface and the decision to pivot a business model. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Midlife Crisis podcast 00:00:34 - Catching up with the hosts 00:01:10 - Discussing miss...

No Safety Nets: Chronicles of Bootstrap SaaS Founders 20.03.2024

Summary: This episode of "Midlife CriSaaS: Adventures in SaaS Entrepreneurship" features hosts Kevin and Steve discussing their experiences with bootstrap SaaS ventures. They tackle the anxieties and strategies around marketing, integrating with platforms, and the journey of building a business while navigating the complexities of midlife. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Midlife Crisis and...

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