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SaaStr 783: HubSpot Co-Founder and Chairman Brian Halligan on SaaS Markets and AI (Part 1)

SaaStr 783: HubSpot Co-Founder and Chairman Brian Halligan on SaaS Markets and AI (Part 1)

Update: 2024-12-27
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SaaStr 783: HubSpot Co-Founder and Chairman Brian Halligan on SaaS Markets and AI (Part 1)

SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin recently sat down with HubSpot Chairman and co-founder Brian Halligan, who shared valuable insights on the current state of SaaS, evolving board meeting formats, and how AI is reshaping the industry. Here are the key takeaways from part 1 of this interview.

00:00  Introduction and Guest Overview
01:00  Early Days and Growth of HubSpot
02:41  IPO Reflections and Market Insights
04:06  Regrets and Lessons Learned
06:38  Public Company Challenges and Board Dynamics
14:03  Innovative Board Meeting Formats
21:15  The Dreaded Monday Morning Meeting
22:10  Meta Learnings and SaaS Market Vibe Check
22:55  Navigating the SaaS Downturn
24:35  Challenges for SaaS Companies in 2024
29:11  AI in B2B: Who Wins?
32:46  The Future of AI and Pricing Models
36:18  AI Parity and Customer Support
40:31  Real-World AI Implementation Challenges
 

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SaaStr 783: HubSpot Co-Founder and Chairman Brian Halligan on SaaS Markets and AI (Part 1)

SaaStr 783: HubSpot Co-Founder and Chairman Brian Halligan on SaaS Markets and AI (Part 1)

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