<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">In the SaaS cloud era, activation was already essential for driving retention and engagement, making it crucial for PLG companies.Monetization in the AI-driven era is shifting towards usage-based pricing, with activation now impacting revenue more profoundly than ever before.Activation, not onboarding, delivers value, especially with modern AI experiences providing instant value to users.User engagement is a key growth lever, with activation feeding engagement to impact the P&L.The Engagement Expansion Engine decouples growth strategies from account numbers, focusing on engagement through product usage.Key strategies for boosting engagement include use case transition and deep workflow integration within tools.AI demands full responsibility for user outcomes, with a focus on delivering valuable outcomes to drive long-term engagement.High quality outcomes drive user engagement and revenue growth in the AI-driven era.Deep workflow integration and leveraging proprietary data are crucial for superior outcomes and engagement.AI-native companies leverage high velocity and rapid decision-making to outcompete non-adapting rivals.