The Truth About AI, Sales, and SaaS in 2026 ft. Alexandar Shartsis

Sponsored By RevyOps (The #1 GTM Data Management Platform):https://tinyurl.com/revyops-alex-shartsis Episode Summary: In this episode, Ben Reed sits down with Alex Shartsis, Founder of Skyp.ai, to discuss the battle between SaaS and AI in modern GTM. They break down why mass outbound is declining, where AI SDR tools fall short, and how thoughtful automation is replacing spam. Alex also shares insights on vibe coding, software complexity, and why real expertise still matters in an AI-first world.What you'll learn:- How Alex built Skyp.ai from real outbound pain points - Why mass cold email is declining but still not dead - How thoughtful AI automation beats spammy AI SDR tactics - Why most people underestimate how hard real software is to build - The difference between vibe coding prototypes vs scalable SaaS products - Why product management and subject matter expertise still matter most - How AI can help individual sellers without replacing GTM systems - The hidden complexity behind CRMs, data infrastructure, and RevOps - Why many founders are chasing hype instead of solving real problems - What the future of SaaS may look like in an AI agentic worldFeatured Guest: Alex Shartsis, Founder of Skyp.aiHost: Ben Reed, host of the Next Gen Sales Leaders PodcastEpisode Highlights:[00:01:00] Why SaaS and AI are colliding in GTM [00:03:00] The decline of mass cold email campaigns [00:06:00] How Skyp.ai was built from real customer demand [00:10:00] Why vibe coding creates false confidence [00:14:00] Product management vs AI-generated software [00:18:00] Where Lovable and Bolt are actually useful [00:22:00] Why subject matter expertise still wins [00:30:00] How AI should support sales reps, not replace them [00:40:00] The future of SaaS infrastructure and GTM systems [00:50:00] Final advice for salespeople in the AI eraConnect with Alex:Website:https://skyp.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shartsis/ Follow Ben on Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-aaron-reed/Join our B2B GTM & RevOps Entrepreneur Community: https://www.skool.com/outbound-b2b-sales/about?ref=07a56393b2d2435d9366f2e6151e2600Sponsored By RevyOps (The #1 GTM Data Management Platform): https://tinyurl.com/revyops-alex-shartsis

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