The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | Investors

SaaStr 868: Software Isn't Dead. It's Gotten Harder with Scale Venture Partners' Rory O'Driscoll

Jul 15, 2026 · 37:43

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✨ AI Summary

Software is not dead, but its challenges have increased with scale.
Some pre-2022 companies became obsolete due to AI advancements.
Rory O'Driscoll analyzed his portfolio to assess software's evolving landscape.

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Rory O'Driscoll

American soccer player · 1 podcast appearance

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