Helius CEO: AI Programming Will Force Startups to Deliver Prototypes Before Fundraising, Intensifying Product Competition

Odaily News Helius CEO Mert posted on X platform, stating that he created the seed-stage project 'checkprice' using AI programming (vibe coding) within a week. He believes that as the time and capital costs for software and product iteration decrease, the startup model will undergo a permanent change.

Founders can raise seed round funding with $100,000, and there will be no excuse not to demonstrate growth momentum or deliver a product prototype before seeking millions in financing. This change will lead to increased competition among products. As replication becomes easier and iteration speeds up, founders with distribution and narrative capabilities will dominate. Finally, he predicts this trend will begin in 2026 and fully manifest within 5 years.