EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 41 MIN
How AI Is Helping Sales Teams Sell Smarter, Not Harder with Steven Atkins
from Growth Capital Podcast · host Justin Dixon
🧠 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 35 🧠 In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with Steven Atkins, Co-Founder & CEO of Ease AI, a sales enablement platform using AI to upskill reps and optimize the sales journey, without relying on massive teams or external funding. Steven shares his journey from high-performing sales leader to startup founder, how he met his co-founder through YC’s Co-Founder Matching tool, and why they’re betting on lean, scrappy growth powered by AI, not venture capital. 🔍 What you’ll learn: How AI roleplay tools train sales teams faster and better Why Ease AI is focused on platform-building, not just features How startups can scale through channel partners, not headcount What makes co-founder alignment so crucial Why self-funding can be a smart path in today's market 📨 Connect with Steven: [email protected] 🔗 Follow Ease AI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/easeai 🎧 Watch the episode now and subscribe to The Growth Capital Podcast for more stories from founders and private market leaders. 👇 Like, comment, and let us know: How are you using AI to drive smarter sales?
What this episode covers
🧠 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 35 🧠 In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, host Justin Dixon sits down with Steven Atkins, Co-Founder & CEO of Ease AI, a sales enablement platform using AI to upskill reps and optimize the sales journey, without relying on massive teams or external funding. Steven shares his journey from high-performing sales leader to startup founder, how he met his co-founder through YC’s Co-Founder Matching tool, and why they’re betting on lean, scrappy growth powered by AI, not venture capital. 🔍 What you’ll learn: How AI roleplay tools train sales teams faster and better Why Ease AI is focused on platform-building, not just features How startups can scale through channel partners, not headcount What makes co-founder alignment so crucial Why self-funding can be a smart path in today's market 📨 Connect with Steven: [email protected] 🔗 Follow Ease AI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/easeai 🎧 Watch the episode now and subscribe to The Growth Capital Podcast for more stories from founders and private market leaders. 👇 Like, comment, and let us know: How are you using AI to drive smarter sales?
NOW PLAYING
How AI Is Helping Sales Teams Sell Smarter, Not Harder with Steven Atkins
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Dec 5, 2025 ·50m
Oct 9, 2025 ·33m
Oct 3, 2025 ·40m
Sep 11, 2025 ·31m
Aug 27, 2025 ·39m
Aug 18, 2025 ·54m