Sammy Abdullah · 19 October 2026 · Operating Insight

The Best SaaS AE and SDR Survey Data We’ve Found

Sammy Abdullah, GP @ Blossom Street VC

Analysis of The Bridge Group's 2026 SaaS sales survey reveals a shifting sales function: AEs increasingly own renewals (38% vs. 19% in 2022), SDR pipeline contribution is declining, ramp time has hit a record 6.2 months, and broad AI adoption correlates with an 18-point quota achievement gap.

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