Is the SaaSpocalypse over? And if so, what comes next?
THE SO WHAT
If the “SaaSpocalypse” is easing, it’s because some vendors are proving they can use AI to deepen workflows rather than get replaced by them. As a SaaS operator, your next phase is not survival — it’s deciding where AI makes you more embedded versus where you quietly cede ground to self-built tools.
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