Sept. 3, 2025

#58 Why should founders treat AI like a teammate? | Claire Vo, Founder of ChatPRD.ai

#58 Why should founders treat AI like a teammate? | Claire Vo, Founder of ChatPRD.ai

In this episode of The Founder's Foyers Podcast, Claire joins us to talk about building with AI, vibe coding, and the future of product creation.

We cover everything from AI tools that speed up coding to why product fundamentals never change. Claire shares how solo founders, startups, and even large organisations can use AI to move faster and why ignoring AI could make you unemployable in just a couple of years.

Highlights include:

1. What vibe coding really means for non-technical builders

2. Why AI-powered tools are changing how products are made

3. How leaders can push teams to adopt AI without fear

4. Claire’s take on employability in the next 24 months

5. Building in public, product intuition, and speed over perfection

6. Why “fast beats right” — and how AI makes fast easier

This episode is full of practical insights, founder lessons, and future-facing advice for anyone building in tech today.


00:00 - Intro

01:08 – Welcome to The Founder's Foyer

04:10 – What actually is vibe coding

09:26 – Adaptation of AI with Product Managers & working people

11:08 – The difference between leading teams and building solo

13:38 – Why Claire pushed AI early in workplaces

17:53 – Exploring AI tools like Cursor and Devin

33:08 – Building in public and shaping AI products

46:28 – The future of small AI-powered teams

48:28 – Final thoughts and key takeaways