
In this episode, Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com, explains how the platform’s new AI agent, Axio, is transforming global B2B trade by handling complex sourcing tasks, from interpreting natural‑language requests to managing compliance, logistics, and supplier communication. He highlights real‑world examples where Axio reduced weeks‑long sourcing projects to minutes, and even assists users with product design and market research. Zhang emphasizes Alibaba’s three‑layer approach—massive data, industry expertise, and platform feedback—to ensure the AI works across diverse markets and regulatory environments. The discussion underscores AI agents as the next frontier for making international trade as seamless as online shopping.

In this episode, Charles Groom (VP of Marketing at Insightful) and Heather Atkins (CMO of Trimble) discuss how modern CMOs can design marketing organizations that stay agile amid rapid tech change, shifting buyer behavior, and tighter budgets. They introduce a...

In this episode, Jared Gaiman, co‑founder of Boxed and current CEO of Spresso, recounts the rise of Boxed from a $187 M e‑commerce business to its Chapter 11 filing and subsequent pivot to a $5 M ARR SaaS model focused on enterprise software...

In this episode, Ann Mazinga chats with Alex Seaman, SVP and co‑founder of Furniture.com, about the platform’s AI‑driven solution to furniture‑shopping decision fatigue. Furniture.com aggregates dozens of trusted retailers into a single, agentic checkout experience, using AI to standardize product...

In this episode, Dan Lee, co‑founder and CEO of Nooks, unveils the new Agent Workspace and AI Sequences, explaining how AI‑native tools are reshaping the top‑of‑funnel sales process. He contrasts Nooks with legacy sequencing platforms, highlighting its ability to automate...

In this episode, SaaStr host Jason Lemkin discusses the recent crash in software stock valuations and what it means for SaaS founders, emphasizing that true AI companies must show accelerating growth. He critiques public SaaS companies for superficial AI hype...

In this episode, founder Mike Kurtz recounts the origins and explosive growth of Mike's Hot Honey, from a spontaneous discovery on a Brazilian hiking trip to its adoption by major chains like Taco Bell and KFC. He details the grassroots...

In this episode, Adam Markowitz recounts his transition from a decade‑long edtech venture to building Drata, a compliance automation platform that quickly proved its product‑market fit as a painkiller rather than a vitamin. He explains how rigorous validation—dog‑fooding the product...

In this episode, host Michael Stelzner talks with YouTube strategist Liron Segev about the platform’s newest AI-driven video creation and targeting tools and how they can be leveraged by businesses. Segev breaks down which content formats—especially short-form and searchable long‑form...

In this episode, host Tom Hunt talks with B2B growth expert Nick Hague about scaling a consultancy to £20 million in revenue and the strategic sale to Dentsu. Hague shares how a focus on customer experience, repeatable frameworks, and disciplined cash‑flow...

In this episode, Emir Atli, co‑founder and CRO of HockeyStack, explains why the traditional, tool‑heavy GTM stack can’t simply have AI bolted on—it must be rebuilt around a unified, AI‑native platform with a single data foundation. He outlines HockeyStack’s evolution...
In this episode, Chris Daigle interviews Jason Eubanks, CEO of Aurasell AI, about the need for an AI‑native go‑to‑market operating model rather than piecemeal AI experiments. Jason explains that simply adding AI to legacy CRM systems won’t shift productivity; a...

In this episode, JoAnne Gritter, COO of DDM Marketing + Communications, explains why B2B marketers must anchor tactical campaigns in a solid brand strategy—the "soul" that gives direction to the "body" of marketing. She highlights red flags such as fragmented...
The article introduces a fresh script for kicking off sales discovery calls, emphasizing that the opening line sets the tone for the entire sales process. It argues that failing to seize conversational control early leads to lost momentum and weaker...

In this episode the host shares eight months of experience running 20+ AI agents across SaaStr's go‑to‑market function, generating $4.8 M in additional pipeline and $2.4 M in closed‑won revenue. He explains that the results are additive but require daily hands‑on management,...