Saastr · 23 September 2026 · Operating Insight

The SaaStr AI Guide to Building a Top-Tier Inbound AI Agent: 17,000 Conversations, ~600 Meetings Booked, and 60% More New Business

Jason Lemkin, GP @ SaaStr

SaaStr deployed AI agents to qualify and book inbound sponsor meetings in real-time, driving 600 meetings and 60% new business growth with three humans running the system. This guide walks through the technical build, signal stack, and operational playbook to replicate the approach.

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Topics: AI (Horizontal) · Marketing & Sales Tech

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