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Markets2026-07-28 · source-backed
Running rep-level AI tool usage against quota attainment showed the reps leaning hardest on AI were consistently the ones hitting their numbers, making AI adoption a leading indicator worth hiring for directly. Replit separately disclosed it's approaching $1B in revenue with the internal assessment that survival requires amplifying each person's output 10x with agents. A measurable link between individual AI fluency and revenue performance changes hiring rubrics, not just conference talks. (SaaStr)
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