What's Broken in GTM and How to Fix It

Live at CRO Connected Autumn Summit - The Human Element in the Age of AI

Louis Fernandes and Simon Daniels Season 1 Episode 29

Episode 29 - Live at CRO Connected Autumn Summit - The Human Element in the Age of AI.

Welcome to What's Broken in GTM and How to Fix It with Louis Fernandes and Simon Daniels. Each week, together with occasional guests, we explore the challenges that face go-to-market leaders in SaaS scale-up businesses and suggest solutions to common issues.

This week’s episode was recorded live in front of the audience at the recent CRO Connected Autumn Summit where we undertook a group exercise to examine the human element in the age of AI. We explored how AI is reshaping go-to-market strategies, emphasising both opportunities and risks. While AI can enhance efficiency in areas like forecasting, prospecting, content creation, and coaching, its effectiveness hinges on accurate data and thoughtful application. Participants warned against over-reliance, which could lead to homogenised content, diminished creativity, and erosion of critical human skills. The consensus: AI should serve as an augmentation tool, not a replacement for human judgment, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking—qualities that remain essential for long-term success in GTM leadership.

Other mentions in this episode:

Josh Smith, Chief Executive Officer, CRO Connected

Geoffrey Hinton

Andrew Grill

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman called replacing entry-level staff with AI tools “one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard.”

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