Competing with giants, the end of SaaS & other listener questions

Competing with giants, the end of SaaS & other listener questions

August 19, 2026 · 27 min · Season 2 · Episode 200

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Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson discuss listener questions about competing with large companies, the impact of AI on SaaS, and personal branding in business.

Fresh listener questions are on the table this week. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson tackle whether small builders can realistically compete with industry heavyweights, what the AI agent wave actually means for the future of SaaS, and whether mixing your personal social presence with your business is a smart move or a mistake. Key Takeaways 00:11 – Competing in a market dominated by big players04:40 – Is AI really the end of SaaS as we know it?15:52 – When it makes sense to build ver...

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