# Do you worry about getting crushed by the competition?

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Podcast: [The Panel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-panel-7164233)
Published: 2025-12-05T20:27:45+00:00
Episode link: https://panelpodcast.com/28
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## Resource

Justin shares his thoughts on competition crushing his business, Brian contemplates open sourcing an idea for front end AI tooling, and when should you run with a new idea vs knowing when to drop it. Timestamps: (00:00) - Get into it! (00:47) - A founder has to worry about threats and opportunities (17:55) - What got us here won't get us there (28:42) - Why are trials increasing in 2025? (34:20) - An update on Builder Methods (40:11) - Deciding when to drop or maintain a project (51:07) - People want AI on rails (01:12:28) - 37Signals new product Fizzy (01:15:52) - What's the benefit to open sourcing a project? (01:32:59) - Leaving some value on the table 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 Adam’s morning walk podcast Brian’s personal site Brian’s DesignOS announcement 37signals Fizzy Nathan Barry “Leave some value on the table” Tailwind CSS Insiders Rework podcast “picking a price”

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