logo
episode-header-image
Nov 21
1h 25m

SaaStr 830: 6 Months Later, How Our AI S...

SAASTR
About this episode

SaaStr 830: 6 Months Later, How Our AI SDRs Actually Work as AI Runs GTM with SaaStr's CEO and Chief AI Officer

In this episode, SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin and SaaStr's Chief AI Officer, Amelia Lerutte delve into their journey of integrating AI into our go-to-market strategy over the past six months. Starting with just one AI agent before SaaStr Annual in May, we've scaled to roughly 20 core agents by November, covering various use cases across marketing, sales, customer support, and operations.

Together they discuss the specifics of our AI implementations, the tools we have deployed, including Artisan, Qualified, and Salesforce's AgentForce, and share valuable insights on their performance, benefits, and challenges. Tune in to learn about the unexpected outcomes, the time and management required, and the significant impact on our efficiency and revenue. 

 ---------------------

This episode is Sponsored in part by Salesforce:

Connect data, automate busywork and empower teams like nobody's business with the one platform that grows with you, every step of the way. Learn how Salesforce works for Startups at salesforce.com/smb.

 

 ---------------------

This episode is Sponsored in part by HappyFox:

Imagine having AI agents for every support task — one that triages tickets, another that catches duplicates, one that spots churn risks. That'd be pretty amazing, right? HappyFox just made it real with Autopilot. These pre-built AI agents deploy in about 60 seconds and run for as low as 2 cents per successful action. All of it sits inside the HappyFox omnichannel, AI-first support stack — Chatbot, Copilot, and Autopilot working as one. Check them out at happyfox.com/saastr

Up next
Nov 12
SaaStr 829: A Hands-On Guide to SaaStr's New AI Tools with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin
SaaStr 829: A Hands-On Guide to SaaStr's New AI Tools with SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin We delve into the functionalities of our SaaStr AI tools, including the AI Mentor, which has been engaged over 100,000 times, providing answers to various startup-related queries. You'l ... Show More
26m 19s
Nov 5
SaaStr 828: The AI Revolution in B2B: Insights from SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin and SaaStr Chief AI Officer Amelia Lerutte, and Qualified's CEO and Founder Kraig Swensrud
<p>SaaStr 828: The AI Revolution in B2B: Insights from SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin and SaaStr Chief AI Officer Amelia Lerutte, and Qualified's CEO Kraig Swensrud</p> <p>Join Kraig Swensrud, founder and CEO of Qualified, as he sits down with Jason Lemkin, CEO & Founder SaaStr, and Ame ... Show More
44m 30s
Oct 29
SaaStr 826: Why Only "WTF" Products Can Survive Today with Brett Queener Partner at Bonfire Ventures
<div> <p><strong>Brett Queener is Partner at Bonfire Ventures</strong><em>, a $1B AUM seed-stage fund writing $3-4M checks into application software companies. He was employee #70 at Salesforce.com, where he built go-to-market, launched the AppExchange, and helped scale the compa ... Show More
36m 8s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
Building a world-class sales org | Jason Lemkin (SaaStr)
<p><strong>Jason Lemkin</strong> created and runs SaaStr, the world’s largest community for B2B/SaaS founders, and is the managing director of SaaStr Fund, a $90 million venture capital firm specializing in early-stage enterprise investments. He is also the mastermind behind two ... Show More
2h 1m
Jul 2023
How to Engage Economic Buyers and Get Them to Talk | Jakub Hon - 1690
Midway through the sales process, you might find your deals stagnating because you’re just not talking to the right people. In today’s episode, our host Donald Kelly talks with Jakub Hon about connecting with the stakeholder who can make that final call. We’re sure you’re going t ... Show More
27m 16s
Nov 2020
#126 - A Nonexistant Influencer Pulling in Over $10m and The Big Opportunities With Hyperlocal Franchises
Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) discuss: - How do you make podcast ads better? - Shaan and Sam discuss the election and the myths around it. - Ideas around improving live consumption of events. - Sam shares his excitement around Replika (https://replika.ai/) and ... Show More
50m 46s
Dec 2023
Why Oracle is a Premier Women in Sales Employer with Tiffany Taylor
This is episode 643. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Purchase Fred Diamond’s best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers no ... Show More
32m 26s
Feb 2024
#260 - Communication Hacks to Unleash Your Sales Team’s Full Potential (Jake Dunlap, Skaled Consulting)
Check out Jake’s new book The Innovative Seller: Keeping Peace in an AI and Consumer-Centric World and order your copy today! FOUR ACTIONABLE LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Allocate your time into now, near future, and far future to identify true priorities. Use two-week blocks to underst ... Show More
32m 34s
Aug 2023
[LIVE COACHING] What Should I Know Before Hiring My First Seller | Cat Hutchings - 1698
For the last few years, you have relied heavily on SEO strategies to attract customers to your business. Of course, there's nothing wrong with this. But as your business grows, you may want to hire a seller to attract more leads and improve sales. But how do you know you have fou ... Show More
54m 17s
Mar 2023
The Future of SaaS Spend Management - with Ryan Neu, Founder and CEO Vendr
SaaS Spend Management is an emerging and rapidly evolving category - yet Ryan Neu, Co-Founder, and CEO of Vendr has a unique vision for how the category needs to evolve. Ryan has a background in public accounting, and then transitioned to software sales, including a role in the e ... Show More
33m 4s
Dec 2023
Hard Hats And Handshakes: How To Hire And Manage Business Development Pros With David Hernandez
Unlock the true potential of your construction business! Maximize your construction business potential by mastering hiring and management, leading with purpose, and turning networking events into growth opportunities. In this episode, we have David Hernandez, head of U.S. operati ... Show More
23m 53s
Feb 2024
The Psychology of Selling: Steps to Selling that Work | Grant Mitterlehner
<p>Welcome to this episode of the Wealthy Way podcast with Grant Mitterlehner, a successful sales trainer and entrepreneur with $50M+ in solar sales, as he and Ryan dissect authentic communication in sales, reveal insights on successful sales strategies, and explore Grant&apos;s ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 2022
Personality Traits of Successful Salespeople with Christopher Croner, SalesDrive, LLC
<p>In this HRchat episode, we focus on challenges related to attracting, hiring, and onboarding Sales pros. <br/><br/>Joining Bill Banham on the show today is Psychologist and Sales Assessment Expert, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercroner/'>Christopher Croner, Ph ... Show More
25m 13s