The Vibe Coding Trap: Why Non-Technical Founders Are Losing 6 Months and $40K Before a Single Real User Touches Their Product

There's a loop that keeps repeating in 2026, and it's costing founders real money. Step 1: A non-technical founder has a legitimate SaaS idea. Step 2: They discover Lovable, Bolt, or a similar AI builder. They're told "anyone can ship an app now." Step 3: They spend 3-6 weeks building something that