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B2B SaaS isn’t dead. But it does have to evolve.

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AI and agents are only as powerful as the intelligence behind them

Key takeaways

  • Three SaaS evolution paths: AI as interface, embedded AI in products, and agent ecosystems
  • Systems of intelligence require domain logic, performance signals, and agent orchestration
  • The critical question shifts from 'Do we have AI?' to 'Where does intelligence live in our stack?'

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This analysis was produced using the STEEPWORKS system — the same agents, skills, and knowledge architecture available in the GrowthOS package.