What does it mean to be a SaaS founder in a world where AI can build features faster than we ever could?  In this conversation, Craig sits down with Arvid Kahl to unpack the shifting reality of software, competition, and the craft of SaaS in 2026. They talk about code velocity, discernment, marketing in an AI-saturated world, and why SaaS is not dead, even as the software part becomes commoditized. Listen in to find out what actually matters these days, if you want to build something that lasts.Highlights from Craig and Arvid’s conversation:AI is shifting the founder’s role from building to judging quality and making decisionsCode velocity now matters more than perfect architecture for most SaaS productsReplacing junior developers entirely with AI risks creating a future talent gapYour real competition increasingly includes general AI tools, not just other SaaS companiesAI has leveled the marketing baseline, making differentiation and brand more important than everStanding out requires taste, point of view, and clear positioning, not just tacticsAcquiring legacy SaaS and refactoring with AI could be a major opportunityThe service part of SaaS still matters most, because AI generates products but not businessesResources and Links from This EpisodePodscan: https://podscan.fm/ Castos Free Tools: castos.com/toolsEmail me: [email protected] Find me on Twitter: @TheCraigHewittIf you feel like Rogue Startups has benefited you and it might benefit someone else, please share it with them. If you have a chance, give Rogue Startups a review on iTunes. Do you have any comments, questions, or topic ideas for future episodes? Feel free to reach out to me:Twitter: @TheCraigHewittLinkedIn: Craig HewittEmail: [email protected]