Venture-backed tech has, for decades, been powered by people deciding to pay for SaaS products that will help their businesses grow. Soon, we will see that trend start to play out in reverse.

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July 28, 2025
AI-run companies will be hiring humans within 12 months
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Ash Barbour is an exited AI founder and founder of Yes.inc, a platform connecting companies with industry experts

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