In this episode of Momentum Mode, Corey Ferengul sits down with co-host Mike Shannon to go deep on what it really looks like to be a second-time founder in the AI era, from how you think about strategy differently, to how you protect your time, build your team, and find customers in a market where the core models keep changing the rules.
They cover:
Why the best founders discover their business instead of forcing it into the world
The design partner model and why Mike wouldn't start a company any other way now
Why product market fit is no longer a stable destination, and what to do about it
The real reason is to raise as little money as possible, as late as possible
How fractional talent has changed early-stage team building (and where it still doesn't work)
The six-eight-week cycle framework Mike uses to protect his time and stay focused
Why the technical moat is dead, and what actually defends a business long term
How one great referral from a credible client beats ten thousand cold emails
If you're a founder, operator, or investor trying to understand what building looks like in this moment, this one is worth your time.
Episode 44