APIs, Development, and GraphQL

Founder Mode vs. Founding Team & Is REST vs. GraphQL an Outdated Debate?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 and Is the REST vs. GraphQL debate outdated?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? Tune in for a raw, insightful, and slightly contrarian take on startups, tech, and what actually works. 👉 Subscribe and follow The Good Thing for more unfiltered discussions on APIs, GraphQL, and the startup grind. Tune in every Friday at 9 AM on YouTube (WunderGraph - Stefan & Jens) for new Live episodes! Watch this episode here: APIs, Development, and GraphQL Visit us at wundergraph.com