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AI x SaaS: How PrimeVP Thinks About the Next Wave of Enterprise Innovation
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AI is no longer experimental—it's foundational.
In this explosive episode, PrimeVP Founder & Partner Shripati Acharya and Principal Gaurav Ranjan unpack how AI is reshaping B2B software—and what that means for evaluating and investing in early-stage startups.
What you’ll learn:
⚙️ The rise of Enterprise AI and its real-world applications
📈 Prime’s investment thesis in AI-first SaaS startups
🧠 What separates hype from defensible value in AI
🚀 Advice for founders building in vertical SaaS, AI agents, and more
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
02:00 – AI’s impact on startup scaling and team size
03:20 – Faster sales cycles with enterprise AI
07:26 – Will AI unlock India’s SaaS market?
13:36 – Has AI neutralised India’s cost advantage?
20:19 – Models vs APIs: Where’s the real business?
25:52 – Why UI still wins in enterprise software
27:27 – Building moats through workflow depth
34:38 – How to price AI products right
39:43 – Prime’s investment themes in enterprise AI
44:58 – Final thoughts
💡 Key Takeaways:
Where AI is driving real enterprise value today
Prime's active investment thesis in AI + SaaS
The rise of function-specific AI agents across verticals
Shifts in software buying behaviour—from IT to HR budgets
This is your tactical guide to the next generation of enterprise innovation.
📌 Follow us:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/primevp_in
Website: https://primevp.in
🔔 Subscribe for more founder-centric content from Prime
#AIRevolution #EnterpriseAI #SaaSInnovation #FutureOfWork #AIEcosystem #StartupGrowth #FoundersFirst #VCInsights #TechLeadership #AIInvesting #B2BInnovation #IndiaStartups #AIxSaaS #PrimeVenturePartnersPodcast
Chapters
1. Accelerated Growth in AI-powered SaaS (00:00:00)
2. Why AI Companies Scale Faster (00:04:26)
3. Impact on Indian Software Market (00:08:33)
4. Building Differentiation in Crowded Markets (00:14:36)
5. Incumbents vs Startups in AI Era (00:20:55)
6. Evolving Pricing Models for AI Products (00:25:48)
7. Future Opportunities in AI-powered B2B (00:31:43)
166 episodes
Manage episode 480902786 series 2898495
AI is no longer experimental—it's foundational.
In this explosive episode, PrimeVP Founder & Partner Shripati Acharya and Principal Gaurav Ranjan unpack how AI is reshaping B2B software—and what that means for evaluating and investing in early-stage startups.
What you’ll learn:
⚙️ The rise of Enterprise AI and its real-world applications
📈 Prime’s investment thesis in AI-first SaaS startups
🧠 What separates hype from defensible value in AI
🚀 Advice for founders building in vertical SaaS, AI agents, and more
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
02:00 – AI’s impact on startup scaling and team size
03:20 – Faster sales cycles with enterprise AI
07:26 – Will AI unlock India’s SaaS market?
13:36 – Has AI neutralised India’s cost advantage?
20:19 – Models vs APIs: Where’s the real business?
25:52 – Why UI still wins in enterprise software
27:27 – Building moats through workflow depth
34:38 – How to price AI products right
39:43 – Prime’s investment themes in enterprise AI
44:58 – Final thoughts
💡 Key Takeaways:
Where AI is driving real enterprise value today
Prime's active investment thesis in AI + SaaS
The rise of function-specific AI agents across verticals
Shifts in software buying behaviour—from IT to HR budgets
This is your tactical guide to the next generation of enterprise innovation.
📌 Follow us:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/primevp_in
Website: https://primevp.in
🔔 Subscribe for more founder-centric content from Prime
#AIRevolution #EnterpriseAI #SaaSInnovation #FutureOfWork #AIEcosystem #StartupGrowth #FoundersFirst #VCInsights #TechLeadership #AIInvesting #B2BInnovation #IndiaStartups #AIxSaaS #PrimeVenturePartnersPodcast
Chapters
1. Accelerated Growth in AI-powered SaaS (00:00:00)
2. Why AI Companies Scale Faster (00:04:26)
3. Impact on Indian Software Market (00:08:33)
4. Building Differentiation in Crowded Markets (00:14:36)
5. Incumbents vs Startups in AI Era (00:20:55)
6. Evolving Pricing Models for AI Products (00:25:48)
7. Future Opportunities in AI-powered B2B (00:31:43)
166 episodes
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