Episode Breakdown
- Evolution of the SaaS Benchmarks Report: brief history and transition from OpenView to High Alpha
- “Operation AI”: AI’s move from feature to foundational infrastructure
- Market rebound in venture funding, driven by mega AI rounds
- In-person events and office-based teams: outperforming remote-first approaches
- Product integration of AI and the deep bifurcation between pre/post-2022 founders
- What distinguishes leaders—retention, expansion, and pricing innovation in a crowded AI world
- Impact of AI on headcount, efficiency metrics, and unit economics at scale
- Commentary on industry benchmarks: ARR per employee, gross margin trends, the rise of outcome-based pricing
- Debate: Will agentic AI disrupt SaaS, or does the delivery and human element remain essential?
Featured Guests
- Blake Koriath – Partner & CFO, High Alpha (LinkedIn)
- Host: Drew Beechler – VP Marketing, Alloy Partners (LinkedIn)
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