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SaaStr 809: Why Enterprise AI Adoption Is Moving 5-10X Faster Than Cloud with Box's CEO and Co-Founder, IBM's VP for AI and SaaStr's CEO and Founder

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Jul 2, 2025
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Raj Datta
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Aaron Levie
Aaron Levie, CEO & Co-Founder of Box, leads a cutting-edge cloud service, while Raj Datta, IBM's Global VP for Software and A.I. Partnerships, drives innovation in AI. They discuss how enterprise AI adoption is accelerating 5-10X faster than cloud tech. Key insights include the evolution from chat interfaces to autonomous AI agents, and how companies can leverage data for competitive advantages. They also explore real-world examples and the transformative impact of AI on software ecosystems and market effectiveness.
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INSIGHT

AI Transforms Enterprise Labor

  • AI is revolutionizing enterprise labor models by creating digital workers to automate complex tasks.
  • Deploying AI agents multiplies efficiency across software ecosystems, transforming interoperability and software development.
INSIGHT

AI Agents vs Assistants

  • AI agents do work autonomously over varied timeframes, compressing days or months of human work.
  • They evolve by gathering data, checking assumptions, and organizing outputs, unlike simple assistants.
ADVICE

Focus On Outcomes, Not Agents

  • Focus on the outcome your AI solution delivers rather than the number of agents it uses.
  • Customers want solutions that solve their key problems, not complexity with many agents.
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