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The $939B Question: Is AI Eating SaaS or Feeding It?

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The Great Spending Showdown: AI vs SaaS in 2025/2026 — What Every B2B Leader Needs to Know We’re witnessing the most dramatic shift in enterprise tech spending since the cloud migration began 15 years ago. The answer today is: very few. But that could change rapidly as AI tooling improves and more case studies emerge.

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Cutting Through the Noise of Gen AI with CEOs of Writer, Orby and Limitless + NEA

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Cutting Through the Noise: Three Gen AI Pioneers Reshaping Enterprise Technology In a pivotal moment for generative AI, Vanessa Larco, partner at NEA, brought together three visionary CEOs convened at SaaStr Annual to share insights that are redefining the technological landscape.

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Where AI Really Matters in Vertical SaaS With CEOs of Owner, Alloy Automation, and DoNotPay

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This change is driven by advances in AI technology and changing customer expectations. The panelists emphasized that vertical software is particularly well-suited for AI implementation due to its contained workflows and specific use cases.

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Mastering Growth in the AI Era: How to Stand Out, Acquire Customers, and Raise VC Dollars with B Capital, Zetta, and Glasswing

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The harsh reality: Most enterprises are adopting AI due to FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) rather than for specific business outcomes. The actual tech stack matters. Yet there’s a massive gap between interest and implementation.

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From $10M to $100M ARR in 5.5 Months: Inside Replit’s AI Coding Rocketship

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Professional developers use it for rapid prototyping, while non-technical users build production apps. If model providers change pricing or restrict access, margins could compress quickly. Usage-Based Pricing for AI Subscription models work for traditional software, but AI-powered platforms often create variable value.

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Dear SaaStr: What Should I Do in a Sales Audit?

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Heres what to include: Pipeline Health : Review the pipeline metricsdeal velocity, win rates, average deal size, and pipeline coverage. Review lead quality, conversion rates by segment, and the effectiveness of your ICP (Ideal Customer Profile). Technology and Tools : Audit your tech stack.

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🚀 Top 5 SaaStr Learnings from G2’s 2025 Buyer Behavior Report: You Gotta Be AI

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The Mega-Deal Era Is Over — Enterprise deals are clustering in the $100K-$150K range The Shift : Enterprise deals are clustering in the $100K-$150K range (down from ZIRP-era budgets) The New Model : 39% of buyers prefer pay-as-you-go pricing. Same technology, completely different go-to-market approaches

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