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066: Is AI Killing SaaS? The Builder Bug and Why Execution Beats Planning

• Matt Lo & Anne Gillaspie

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In this episode, Matt and Anne dive deep into the rapidly shifting landscape of software development and how AI is empowering non-technical founders to build their own bespoke solutions. They discuss the current headwinds facing the SaaS market , the addictive nature of the "builder bug" , and why relying on common sense and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can bridge the coding experience gap. Finally, they explore the ultimate dividing line in business today: why those who execute and ship quickly will outpace those who get stuck in endless loops of overthinking and planning.

🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember:

  • "For the folks that know what they're doing, AI is is an accelerator. And for the folks that have no no idea, AI is a detriment to their future." — Matt
  • "At the core minimum, you need common sense to build up the experience gap that you have." — Matt
  • "Don't let coaching stall the doing... you don't need coaching. You don't need more thinking. You need to just go do and go execute." — Anne
  • "That information value is gone now. So what is remaining? Your ability to execute." — Matt

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