Why the Intersection of B2B SaaS and AI is So Exciting

Why the Intersection of B2B SaaS and AI is So Exciting

Author: Burkland December 14, 2023 Duration: 34:56
If you're looking for an uplifting conversation on the intersection of SaaS and AI, look no further.

Jim Gochee’s passion for B2B SaaS is real and inspiring! Jim is the CEO of Blameless, a SRE platform that empowers engineering and DevOps teams to improve reliability through better incident management, retrospectives and analytics.

Jim joins us to talk about how recent innovations in AI are having a big impact on B2B SaaS and where he sees the industry headed. He highlights the shift towards high quality consumer-like user experiences in enterprise software and the changing dynamics of the buyer's journey in the SaaS space. Jim also delves into how to build a strong B2B SaaS brand and how founders can win B2B sales in this challenging market.

We also discuss:
– How AI can really shine as a communications tool
– Jim’s experience taking over as an “outsider CEO” from a founding startup team
– Leadership decisions he had to make in the 2023 climate and the advice he has for other founders facing similar challenges

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Stay connected with our host, Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!

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