SaaStock Local Houston | Is AI killing SaaS: A founder panel on what’s actually changing

“SaaS is dead” makes for a great headline.

But for founders actually building companies, the real question is more nuanced.

AI is compressing build cycles, changing how products are shipped, reshaping teams, and putting pressure on traditional SaaS moats. Some businesses will struggle. Others will unlock entirely new levels of speed, leverage, and scale.

This event brings together a panel of experienced SaaS founders and operators to openly discuss what AI really means for SaaS.

What We’ll Explore

• Is SaaS actually being disrupted or just evolving?
• What happens to differentiation when execution becomes cheaper and faster?
• How PLG, pricing, and go-to-market are shifting in an AI-native world
• Where founders should focus now and what’s no longer worth over-optimising
• What successful SaaS companies will look like heading into 2026

This is not a sales event and not an AI demo session. It’s a practical, founder-level conversation grounded in real experiences.

Who Should Attend

SaaS founders, co-founders, and senior leaders who are:

• Building or adapting products in an AI-accelerated market
• Questioning existing assumptions about growth, moats, or scale
• Looking to sense-check strategy with peers facing the same shift