Paul Therbieo
SaaS Founder & Writer
About Paul
Paul has spent the last eight years building software products from the ground up. He founded and scaled a B2B SaaS platform to over 2,000 customers before its acquisition in 2022, and has been building and writing about AI products ever since. His work focuses on what actually happens inside growing software companies rather than what looks good on a pitch deck, and he has a particular interest in how AI is changing the speed at which founders can build and ship.
Background
- 8+ years building software products
- SaaS founder & exit
- Angel investor
Writes About
Interests & Hobbies
Interests
- Early-stage startup investing
- Trail running
- Founder autobiographies
Hobbies
- Kitesurfing
- Building side projects on weekends
Fun Facts
Has read 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' four times and still finds new things in it.
Once turned down a $1.8M acquisition offer on a gut feeling — then closed a better deal eleven months later.
Articles by Paul
June 23, 2026 ·4 min read
Best Boilerplate for Bolt in 2026 (From bolt.new Prototype to Production)
The best boilerplates to pair with Bolt (bolt.new) in 2026. Take your AI-generated app from prototype to a production SaaS with real auth, Stripe billing, and a scalable codebase.
June 23, 2026 ·4 min read
Best Directory Boilerplate in 2026 (Launch a Directory Website Fast)
The best directory boilerplates in 2026. Compare directory website starter kits with listings, search, submissions, payments, and SEO so you can launch a profitable directory in days.
June 12, 2026 ·7 min read
What Is Vibe Coding? Meaning, Origin, and Real Examples
Vibe coding explained in plain language. Where the term comes from, what it means in practice, real examples of vibe-coded products, and where it stops working.
June 11, 2026 ·6 min read
Vertical SaaS After the SaaSpocalypse: Where the Money Actually Moved
February 2026 wiped $285B off SaaS valuations as markets priced in AI disruption. Six months later the pattern is clear: horizontal software got repriced, vertical depth got rewarded.
June 8, 2026 ·6 min read
Vibe Coding 101: A Beginner Tutorial That Gets You to a Deployed App
A practical vibe coding tutorial for beginners. Pick a tool, write your first real prompt, iterate without going in circles, deploy, and learn what not to vibe code.
June 7, 2026 ·5 min read
The 70–90% Margin Playbook: Cost Structure of a One-Person SaaS
Bootstrapped micro-SaaS routinely runs 70–90% net margins, better than almost any business in history. Where the margin comes from, where it leaks, and how to protect it as you grow.
June 4, 2026 ·4 min read
Vibe Coding With Google AI Studio: The Best Free Option Nobody Talks About
How to vibe code with Google AI Studio for free. The Build mode workflow, what Gemini handles well, the real limitations, and when to move to a bigger setup.
June 3, 2026 ·6 min read
Usage-Based vs Subscription Pricing for AI SaaS: The Cliff Problem Explained
AI SaaS has usage-shaped costs, which makes pricing genuinely hard. Why pure usage-based pricing hits a cliff at scale, and the hybrid models that actually work in 2026.
June 2, 2026 ·9 min read
How to Take a Lovable or Bolt Prototype to Production Without Rebuilding It
A step-by-step playbook to take a Lovable or Bolt prototype to production: audit, harden auth and billing, or port onto a boilerplate. Without starting over.
May 30, 2026 ·6 min read
Why 51% of Software Buyers Start in a Chatbot, and How to Show Up There
The majority of B2B software research now starts in ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity instead of Google. What that changes about the buying funnel, and how small SaaS products get into the answers.
May 26, 2026 ·6 min read
Programmatic SEO With a Boilerplate: How to Ship 1,000 Landing Pages
How we generate 1,250+ comparison pages from one template, plus the complete playbook for adding programmatic SEO to your own SaaS: data, templates, quality bars, and pitfalls.
May 22, 2026 ·5 min read
Distribution Is the New Moat: Why Building Was Never the Hard Part
AI collapsed the cost of building software, so the scarce skill moved to distribution. Why founders who pass $10K MRR win on consistency, and how to build your distribution system.
May 18, 2026 ·6 min read
Build vs Buy: Should You Scaffold Your Own Boilerplate With AI in 2026?
Claude Code can scaffold a SaaS starter in an afternoon, so why pay $200 for one? An honest cost-benefit analysis of building vs buying your boilerplate in 2026.
May 14, 2026 ·6 min read
Ship a SaaS in 7 Days: A Day-by-Day Boilerplate + Claude Code Sprint Plan
A concrete day-by-day plan to go from boilerplate purchase to a live, billable SaaS in one week using Claude Code. Includes what to build each day and what to deliberately skip.
March 16, 2026 ·15 min read
Pre-Seed Funding for AI Startups: How to Raise Your First Check in 2026
Pre-seed AI funding averages $150K to $2M and takes 60 to 120 days. Here's exactly what pre-seed investors look for in 2026, who writes the first checks into AI startups, and how to approach the process as a first-time founder.
March 12, 2026 ·7 min read
How to Build a Startup Without a Technical Co-Founder
Building a startup without a technical co-founder is more viable than ever. Here's the honest playbook from someone who has done it, including what works, what doesn't, and what it really costs.
March 11, 2026 ·12 min read
Government Funding for AI Startups: What's Real, What's Slow, and How to Get It
Government grants for AI startups don't dilute your equity, but they're slow and specific. Here's what programs actually exist across the US, UK, Canada, and EU, and how to navigate them without losing months.
March 9, 2026 ·7 min read
How to Protect Your App Idea Before You Share It With Developers
Before you share your AI product idea with developers, studios, or investors, know what protection actually exists, what doesn't, and what smart founders actually do.
March 5, 2026 ·11 min read
What AI SaaS Development Actually Looks Like in 2026 (A Non-Technical Founder's Honest Guide)
AI SaaS development sounds complex, and sometimes it is. But here's what it actually involves, what's genuinely possible, what isn't, and how to approach it without a technical background.
February 28, 2026 ·10 min read
Multi-Agent AI Systems Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter in 2026
Multi-agent AI systems are changing how software gets built. Learn what they are, how they work, which frameworks to use, and when they actually make sense for your project.
February 28, 2026 ·5 min read
Can You Vibe Code a SaaS? The Real Answer for 2026
Wondering if you can vibe code a SaaS without a developer? Here's the honest breakdown of what's possible, where it falls apart, and how to actually ship something that grows.
February 28, 2026 ·6 min read
Can You Vibe Code a Startup? What Founders Need to Know
Can vibe coding actually build a real startup? The honest answer, what it can and can't do, and how the most ambitious founders are using it as a starting point.
February 26, 2026 ·3 min read
Best Next.js Boilerplates in 2026 (Compared & Ranked)
Find the best Next.js boilerplate in 2026. Compare starter kits with Supabase, Stripe, auth, and TypeScript to ship your SaaS in days, not weeks.
February 26, 2026 ·6 min read
How to Build a SaaS with AI in 2026
Learn how to build a SaaS with AI in 2026. From idea validation to launch, discover the tools, boilerplates, and AI workflows that let you ship faster than ever.
February 26, 2026 ·5 min read
What Is OpenClaw AI? The Self-Hosted Personal Agent Explained (2026)
OpenClaw AI is a free, open-source personal AI agent that runs on your own hardware and connects to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and 13+ other channels. Here is everything you need to know.
February 26, 2026 ·5 min read
OpenClaw Docker: How to Run OpenClaw in a Container (2026)
Learn how to install and run OpenClaw with Docker in 2026. Covers docker-setup.sh, Docker Compose configuration, agent sandboxing, and troubleshooting steps.
February 26, 2026 ·5 min read
OpenClaw GitHub: Official Repo, ClawHub Registry, and Community Resources (2026)
A complete guide to OpenClaw on GitHub in 2026. Covers the main repo, ClawHub skills registry, notable community projects, how to contribute, and following development.
February 26, 2026 ·5 min read
How to Install OpenClaw: Complete Setup Guide for Mac, Windows, and Linux (2026)
Step-by-step guide to installing OpenClaw on Mac, Windows, and Linux in 2026. Covers npm install, daemon setup, model configuration, and connecting your first messaging channel.
February 26, 2026 ·5 min read
OpenClaw installieren: Vollständige Anleitung für Mac, Windows und Linux (2026)
Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung zum Installieren von OpenClaw auf Mac, Windows und Linux. Alle Befehle, Konfiguration und erste Schritte auf Deutsch erklärt.
February 26, 2026 ·5 min read
OpenClaw KI: Modelle, Funktionsweise und KI-Konfiguration erklärt (2026)
OpenClaw KI ist modell-agnostisch und funktioniert mit Claude, GPT-4, Gemini und lokalen Modellen via Ollama. Alles über die KI-Grundlagen, Empfehlungen und Einrichtung auf Deutsch.
February 26, 2026 ·5 min read
OpenClaw Kosten: Was kostet der KI-Assistent wirklich? (2026)
OpenClaw selbst ist kostenlos. Aber was kostet der Betrieb wirklich? Eine ehrliche Kostenübersicht für API-Gebühren, Hosting und lokale Modelle auf Deutsch.
February 26, 2026 ·6 min read
OpenClaw on Mac Mini: The Best Always-On Home Server Setup (2026)
The Mac Mini is the most popular way to self-host OpenClaw in 2026. Learn which model to buy, how to set it up for headless always-on operation, and how to add free local AI with Ollama.
February 26, 2026 ·5 min read
OpenClaw Skills: How to Find, Install, and Build Your Own (2026)
A complete guide to OpenClaw skills in 2026. Learn what skills are, how to install them from ClawHub, what SOUL.md does, and how to write a custom skill from scratch.
February 26, 2026 ·5 min read
OpenClaw Trading: Crypto, DeFi, and Polymarket Skills Explained (2026)
OpenClaw trading skills let you automate crypto trades, DeFi operations, and Polymarket predictions with natural language. Here is every trading skill available in 2026 and how to use them.
February 25, 2026 ·7 min read
How to Build a SaaS Product with AI (Complete 2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to building a SaaS product with AI in 2026. Learn how to use AI for development, content, support, and growth without a full engineering team.
February 24, 2026 ·7 min read
How to Build a SaaS Website with AI in 2026
Learn how to build a SaaS website with AI tools in 2026. From landing page to dashboard, here is how to use AI to design, code, and launch faster.
February 23, 2026 ·6 min read
How to Build a SaaS Application in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to build a SaaS application from scratch in 2026. Step-by-step guide covering architecture, tech stack, auth, payments, and launch strategy.
February 22, 2026 ·7 min read
How to Build a SaaS Product in 2026 (The Founder's Playbook)
The complete playbook for building a SaaS product in 2026. Covers idea validation, tech stack, MVP scope, launch strategy, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
February 21, 2026 ·7 min read
How to Build a SaaS Without Code in 2026
Learn how to build a SaaS without code using no-code and low-code platforms in 2026. Compare tools, understand the tradeoffs, and find the fastest path to launch.
February 19, 2026 ·7 min read
How to Build a SaaS with Claude (Anthropic AI) in 2026
Practical guide to building a SaaS with Claude by Anthropic. Learn how to use Claude for coding assistance, AI features, and shipping a full SaaS product faster.
February 17, 2026 ·7 min read
How to Build a SaaS App in 2026: From Zero to Launch
The complete guide to building a SaaS app in 2026. Learn the tech stack, architecture, and launch strategy that indie founders use to ship fast and retain users.
February 14, 2026 ·7 min read
How to Build a SaaS with n8n in 2026
Learn how to build a SaaS with n8n in 2026. Use n8n workflows for automation, AI integration, and backend logic to ship a product without writing complex backend code.
February 12, 2026 ·8 min read
How to Build a SaaS Fast in 2026 (Ship in 30 Days)
Learn how to build a SaaS fast in 2026. The 30-day playbook covering boilerplates, AI tools, and the shortcuts that actually work for shipping quickly without cutting important corners.