The Solopreneur Revolution: AI-Powered Startups Disrupting SaaS

DeepSeek's $200M annual revenue with a 500%+ profit margin, achieved at 1/25th the cost of OpenAI, highlights the power of AI-driven development. AI is not just building models; it's writing code, optimizing infrastructure, and even debugging itself. This allows solopreneurs to build sophisticated applications that previously required massive teams. This paradigm shift threatens established SaaS giants who face workforce reductions and the need to rebuild their AI-native products. The opportunity lies in building AI-first solutions targeting bloated SaaS verticals, offering leaner, more efficient alternatives and ultimately reshaping the future of the industry.