Dean does QA

The Silent Collapse of SaaS: How AI Agents Are Rewriting the Software Playbook

Dean Bodart Season 1 Episode 9

In this episode of Dean Does QA, I walk through the research and analysis behind my latest article on the dismantling of the SaaS model. From AI copilots to fully autonomous operators, I break down the three phases of this transformation, how traditional SaaS metrics are becoming misleading, and why the next generation of software may not look like software at all.

We explore:

  • How AI agents are bypassing user interfaces
  • Why workflows and expertise are being unbundled from software
  • The implications for pricing, APIs, and product design
  • Startup opportunities in vertical AI and agent orchestration
  • How SaaS incumbents can pivot before the ground disappears beneath them

Whether you are a founder, product leader, investor, or tester, this is not a trend to watch. It is a paradigm to respond to.

Support the show

Thanks for tuning into this episode of Dean Does QA!

  • Connect with Dean: Find Dean's latest written content and connect on LinkedIn: @deanbodart
  • Support the Podcast: If you found this episode valuable, please subscribe, rate, share, and review us on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners!
  • Subscribe to DDQA+: Elevate your AI knowledge with DDQA+, our premium subscription! Subscribe and get early access to new episodes and exclusive content to keep you ahead.
  • Got a Question? Send us your thoughts or topics you'd like us to cover at dean.bodart@conative.be

People on this episode