27 Aug 2025
48m

SaaStr 817: What Happens When AI Kills Your SaaS Growth? Live Q&A with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin

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The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

Jason Lemkin hosts a Q&A session at the SaaStr Annual and AI Summit, addressing audience questions about navigating the evolving SaaS landscape. He emphasizes adjusting to the accelerated pace and stress in the age of AI, advocating for working harder and smarter. Lemkin discusses the shift in investor expectations towards higher growth and trillion-dollar outcomes, while also highlighting the continued relevance of traditional SaaS playbooks when infused with AI. He advises focusing on delivering exceptional customer experiences and building strong brands, while also adapting marketing strategies to the changing search landscape with AI. The session covers topics such as fundraising, multi-product strategies, and the impact of AI on sales and marketing, providing insights for SaaS founders and executives.

Outlines

Part 1: SaaStr and the AI Landscape

Part 2: AI-Driven Growth Strategies

Part 3: Investment, Sales, and Branding

Part 4: Conclusion and Future Events

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