E116: Why Adaptation Is the Only Strategy That Works in AI
Sam Jacobs, AJ Bruno, and Asad Zaman unpack what it means to lead through uncertainty in a time of rapid change. They reflect on Q2 wins, the emotional cost of ambition, and why founders are feeling more anxious than ever.
From letting go of the SaaS playbook to adapting in real time, they explore how AI is reshaping leadership, team culture, and what "good" revenue looks like. Plus: the decline of CS, the rise of forward-deployed engineers, and how to build when nothing feels stable.
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