Jason Lemkin delivers a "tough love" message about the urgent need for SaaS companies to accelerate their adoption of AI to remain competitive. He argues that the old software playbooks are aging out, and companies must "refound" themselves by re-evaluating their products and strategies with an AI-first approach. Lemkin emphasizes that AI is already significantly impacting coding, customer support, and sales, and companies risk being "maimed" by more innovative, AI-driven competitors. He cautions against the "AI slow roll," where resistance to change within teams hinders innovation, and stresses that companies must work harder, be more productive, and embrace AI to overcome consolidation trends and maintain momentum in a rapidly evolving market.
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