EP101 SaaS isn't ready for AI-driven business models
From Product Coalition Podcast by Jay Stansell
March 20, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
Griffin Parry discusses the evolution of SaaS pricing models in the context of AI-driven features and the challenges companies face in this transformation.
Brought to you by ExecReps.ai — AI-powered executive presence coaching for teams: go.productcoalition.com/podcast-sponsor In this episode, Griffin Parry, CEO of Madduck, explores the evolving landscape of SaaS pricing, especially in the context of AI-driven features. We discuss the shift from traditional seat-based models to usage and outcome-based pricing, the operational challenges of implementing these models, and how companies can strategically navigate this transformation. Key topics * Shift from seat-based to usage and outcome-based pricing * Operational challenges of implementing new pricing models * Impact of AI on SaaS value and pricing strategies Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to SaaS pricing evolution * 00:12 Griffin Parry’s background and expertise * 01:40 Limitations of legacy billing systems * 02:34 AI’s impact on SaaS valuation and pricing * 05:02 Adoption of usage-based pricing before and after AI * 07:13 Cost modeling for AI-driven features * 08:01 Outcome-based pricing and its challenges * 14:41 Operational bottlenecks in legacy systems * 19:01 Strategies for convincing stakeholders to change pricing * 22:04 Meta’s approach to pricing and monetization * 24:15…
People in this episode
Guest: Griffin Parry
Topics covered
- SaaS pricing
- AI-driven features
- usage-based pricing
- outcome-based pricing
- operational challenges
Keywords
- AI impact
- pricing strategies
- legacy systems
- stakeholder engagement
Sponsors
ExecReps.ai
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Products: EP101 SaaS, ExecReps.ai
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