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> So, you’re a non-technical founder. [...] Push forward on your own. You can get a long way with no-code tools and manual processes. This is a grind, but a tech founder will be impressed by this effort if you get results.

Impressed or cautious. It's probably OK, so long as the non-technical solo founder doesn't says the words "our MVP" nor "our stack".

This also applies if you used a gig worker for any early demos or experiments. It's in the past, this is your prospective spouse you're talking with now, and the main reason to discuss history of one-night stands is to make sure you aren't starting the relationship with 'tech debt' that doesn't go away with penicillin.



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