Is The "SaaS Apocalypse" Coming?

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel · Apr 2, 2026 · 9m

In today's episode:

There's talk that agentic AI will replace the SaaS model. But Basware CEO Jason Kurtz says he's not seeing it.

He argues that executives are tired of experimenting with AI and seeing little returns; meanwhile, SaaS providers' share of the pie is growing.

Customers would rather have an expert with a domain-specific AI, rather than a generalist "hyperscaler" who doesn't understand the industry.

To survive disruption, understanding your company's "moat" -- what part of the job can AI not replicate?

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