# Opinion: Solo founding will become the default as automation advances

A Hacker News discussion post argues that as automation tools take over more technical and operational work, starting a company alone will become the norm rather than the exception. The piece suggests founders will rely on AI and software instead of early co-founders or hires. It is an opinion-driven argument, not a report of a specific event.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://every.to/thesis-statements/julian-weisser) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:44:49 +0000