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How AI Is Helping Sales Teams Sell Smarter, Not Harder with Steven Atkins

How AI Is Helping Sales Teams Sell Smarter, Not Harder with Steven Atkins

Update: 2025-07-15
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🧠 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 35 🧠


In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with Steven Atkins, Co-Founder & CEO of Ease AI, a sales enablement platform using AI to upskill reps and optimize the sales journey, without relying on massive teams or external funding.


Steven shares his journey from high-performing sales leader to startup founder, how he met his co-founder through YC’s Co-Founder Matching tool, and why they’re betting on lean, scrappy growth powered by AI, not venture capital.


šŸ” What you’ll learn:



  • How AI roleplay tools train sales teams faster and better

  • Why Ease AI is focused on platform-building, not just features

  • How startups can scale through channel partners, not headcount

  • What makes co-founder alignment so crucial

  • Why self-funding can be a smart path in today's market





šŸ“Ø Connect with Steven: steven@easeai.ai

šŸ”— Follow Ease AI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/easeai


šŸŽ§ Watch the episode now and subscribe to The Growth Capital Podcast for more stories from founders and private market leaders.


šŸ‘‡ Like, comment, and let us know: How are you using AI to drive smarter sales?

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How AI Is Helping Sales Teams Sell Smarter, Not Harder with Steven Atkins

How AI Is Helping Sales Teams Sell Smarter, Not Harder with Steven Atkins

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