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Jason Lemkin Says Your AI Agents Should Be 120% Better Than Your Best Rep. Our Data Shows He’s Only Half Right.
Lemkin’s recent AMA is full of hard truths about B2B AI, from killing the 'contact sales' gatekeeper to chasing 120% performance. PainSignal data backs up most of it—especially the severity of sales problems—but the real story is where AI isn’t being built yet: customer success agents and automated voice support. The next wave of 120% opportunities is hiding in plain sight.
Artisan's Ava 2.0 Is Realistic, But AI SDRs Still Have Blind Spots
Jason Lemkin's breakdown of Artisan's Ava 2.0 is one of the most honest takes on AI SDRs I've seen. But PainSignal data on cold outbound and AI voice quality reveals two critical gaps: data quality remains a hidden pain, and SMBs are largely underserved. Here's what founders and indie hackers need to consider.
Your AI Agents Are Burning Bridges You Can't See
A SaaStr founder shares how a rogue PR firm trashed a relationship without the client knowing. Our data reveals this isn't rare—it's a systemic risk as teams deploy more AI and human agents without oversight.