Accel emphasizes the importance of AI-powered SaaS startups focusing on durable use cases rather than episodic ones like image generation tools.
The future of enterprise AI, according to Accel, lies in multi-product, deep-product strategies that are no longer constrained by engineering but by 'thinking'.
Indian SaaS players are under pressure to evolve as AI-native startups promise higher valuations but many are raising funds based on hype rather than revenue.
Accel highlights the sector-specific disruption caused by AI in customer service, marketing, testing, and healthcare SaaS, with the challenge of managing consumer attention amidst low content generation costs.