Founders Face AI-Driven Growth And Exit Pressures

In a recent conversation with the TBPN team, a SaaS investor outlined eight themes reshaping software: agents, re-accelerating growth, vibe coding, fundraising pressures, and PE exit challenges. The piece cites examples including ElevenLabs' $350 million milestone, agent-driven sales yielding 70% email open rates and a $100K Saturday close, and argues investor expectations now demand outsized revenue acceleration.