Founder Mode vs. Founding Team & Is REST vs. GraphQL an Outdated Debate?

In this episode of The Good Thing, Stefan and Jens dive into two hot topics: Is “Founder Mode” scalable compared to a strong founding team? and Is the REST vs. GraphQL debate outdated?

We unpack the realities of scaling a startup beyond the “do-it-all” founder phase, the trade-offs of solo vision vs. a well-balanced team, and why many developers are still debating REST vs. GraphQL in 2025. Has the conversation moved past this comparison, and what’s next in API evolution?

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