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Four Deals to Train an AI Finance Agent? The Real Gap Most Builders Are Missing
Jason Lemkin built an AI agent that handles invoicing end-to-end after just four deals of training. That's impressive—and our PainSignal data confirms the post-deal invoicing gap is a universal, high-severity pain. But the data also reveals two bigger, underserved opportunities that most builders are overlooking. Here's where the real demand is.
via SaaStr·Jul 27, 2026
FoundersInvestorsSaaS
SaaStr's Lead Leaderboard Tells a Story—But Not the Whole One
Jason Lemkin's SaaStr AI 2026 lead leaderboard reveals where B2B budget is flowing: building, selling, and running companies. But our data suggests the real pain is deeper in back-office operations like payroll and HR.
via SaaStr·Jun 12, 2026
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