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The AI Revolution in B2B: Insights From SaaStr CEO's and Qualified's CEO
•November 5, 2025
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The AI Revolution in B2B: Insights from SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin and SaaStr Chief AI Officer Amelia Lerutte, and Qualified's CEO Kraig Swensrud
Join Kraig Swensrud, founder and CEO of Qualified, as he sits down with Jason Lemkin, CEO & Founder of SaaStr, and Amelia LeRutte, Chief AI Officer at SaaStr.
In this insightful discussion, they explore the current landscape of AI in business, including the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI agents into companies. From the importance of training to the pressures of staying ahead in AI adoption, this conversation offers actionable advice for both startups and established enterprises looking to innovate. Get ready to dive deep into the transformative power of AI in the go-to-market strategies and beyond.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:31 Navigating the AI Landscape
01:51 The Importance of Training AI Tools
04:19 Emerging AI Trends and Market Dynamics
06:35 Implementing AI Agents at SaaStr
09:02 Scaling AI Agents and Overcoming Challenges
11:20 Maximizing Productivity with AI
18:25 The Cognitive Load of AI Management
19:37 Identifying Layup Roles for AI Implementation
20:12 Hiring Challenges and Organizational DNA
20:41 AI in Customer Support and Engineering
21:34 Sales and Marketing AI Adoption
22:56 The Hero Purchase Fallacy
24:24 The State of SaaS in the AI Era
26:21 AI Budget and Business Software Growth
28:05 The Urgency of AI Adoption
35:57 Advice for Go-to-Market Executives
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