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Hosted by Vermillion · business · EN · 35 episodes
Build smarter. Launch better. Lead with design.Welcome to App-Solutely, the podcast for founders and creators who want to build apps that succeed.I’m Ken Vermeille, CEO of Vermillion, where we help startups design and build digital products that stand out and scale fast. Our work has helped founders raise over 25 million dollars and launch products that actually perform in the real world.After more than 15 years building and scaling software, I’m sharing what actually works, the insights, systems, and strategies behind successful apps.
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Most founders cannot answer who can delete their company. Ken Vermeille walks master keys in codebases, API access risk, and how to rotate and lock secrets down. The Vermillion Podcast.
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Most founding-engineer posts are a wish list for one person who does not exist. Ken Vermeille walks three real startup mobile jobs and shows the same break: the scope is a team, the screen is years and tools, and nobody is hiring for agent proficiency that actually ships. The Vermillion Podcast.
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Do We Still Need Software Engineers in the AI Era? (Judgment, Accountability & Real-World Incidents)Ken explains why some founders and companies are questioning the need for engineers as AI tools like Claude, Codex, Cursor, and Lovable make it possible to build quick prototypes, while big tech lays off engineers even as AI companies aggressively hire them. He argues AI mainly replaces routine implementation and grunt work, not engineering judgment: prioritization, trade-offs, architecture, tooling choices, developer experience, and the micro-decisions that compound into better products. He shares a real incident where a client’s compromised email led to Twilio abuse for an SMS scam, requiring rapid investigation, key shutdowns, payment protection, vendor coordination, security hardening, and an incident report—work that depends on experience and accountability. Prototypes are easier than ever, but owning and running software remains messy, requiring stability, testing, and responsible humans. 00:00 Do We Need Engineers01:35 Hiring Paradox Explained03:08 Typing Versus Engineering06:50 Why Humans Still Matter08:11 Twilio Scam Incident14:41 Accountability Layer15:21 Prototype Versus Business18:44 Judgment Over Implementation21:08 Closing Thoughts #SoftwareEngineering #AIcoding #ClaudeCode
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<p>Here’s the brutal truth: You can have the best idea and the best funding, but if you build the right thing the wrong way, you are setting money on fire.</p><p>In this episode, Ken breaks down "The Founder’s Guide to App Development," a tactical blueprint for non-technical founders. Stop treating your app like a hobby and start treating development like a business decision. We cover how to validate without code, why "Native" development is usually a trap, and how to protect your IP when hiring agencies.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p>(01:05) The...
Episode #34
<p>Struggling to keep users engaged with your mobile app?</p><p>You are not alone. Every year, thousands of apps lose more than half of their new users within the first week. The problem usually is not the idea or the design. It is the onboarding experience. In this episode of Absolutely, host Ken Vermeille, a seasoned developer, founder, and mobile onboarding expert, breaks down the seven essential strategies every app builder must master to turn first-time users into long-term loyal customers.</p><p>Ken explains how to simplify the first 60 seconds so users immediately understand what your app...
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