# A surprise announcement

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Podcast: [The Panel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-panel-7164233)
Published: 2026-02-20T23:42:15+00:00
Episode link: https://panelpodcast.com/34
Audio file: https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/683b6841/26dd6cb0.mp3
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## Resource

We make 2 big announcements about changes to The Panel. Then we debate whether there's a founder branding advantage and how AI will affect small software teams in 2026. Timestamps: (00:46) - Our first announcement (02:20) - Why are we bringing Jordan on as a co-host? (06:51) - Why did Jordan want to join The Panel? (14:48) - What's the new format for The Panel? (18:29) - Is there a founder branding advantage? (37:03) - How is AI going to affect Saas in 2026 and beyond? (43:32) - How small teams can adapt easier than larger teams to AI YOU ARE THE PANEL – send us your thoughts 🗣️ 🎤 Send us an audio or video message 📧 Email us: panelpodcastshow@gmail.com 📺 Leave a comment on YouTube 🦋 Reply on Bluesky Links mentioned in this episode: Bootstrapped Web Marketing for Developers A Mexican standoff Happening in AI The five stages of losing our craft Justin is the co-founder of Transistor.fm Brian is the founder of Builder Methods Jordan is the co-founder of Rosie

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