Will AI Agents Create More Wealth Than SAAS?

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Today, we’d talk about AI agents and SAAS!

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AI Agents Are Changing How Business Gets Done

For years, SaaS was the gold standard for running a business. Need a CRM? Buy a SaaS tool. Need marketing automation? Another SaaS.

That’s why the average company runs 288 different SaaS apps, each with its own workflows, costs, and maintenance. 

But AI agents are now in the picture changing everything.

Unlike SaaS, AI agents don’t just store and process data, they act. They make decisions, learn from mistakes, and automate full business functions.

And the best part? They’re already running in businesses today.

Look at these sectors; .

  • Healthcare – AI agents like Grace manage clinical trial registrations and post-discharge care, reducing physician burnout.

  • Customer Service – Businesses use AI-powered chatbots to handle customer inquiries 24/7, reducing the need for human agents.

  • Personal Assistants – Alexa Plus now acts as a digital assistant, handling reminders, smart home controls, and personalized recommendations.

  • Hospitality – Hotels use AI agents to streamline room service, suggest local attractions, and coordinate staff needs. 

  • Retail & Fashion – AI agents optimize supply chains, predict demand, and personalize shopping experiences. 

  • Enterprise Productivity – Microsoft’s Copilot AI assists users by generating reports, summarizing emails, and automating repetitive tasks. 

These aren’t just better software tools, they’re digital workers that can run  a lot of business functions.

Now, does this mean AI agents are bigger than SAAS?

These are great! But What’s the most exciting AI use case?

A SaaS tool help businesses run faster but! AI agents help businesses run themselves.

According to stats, McKinsey projects AI will automate 45% of paid activities, and it’s already happening.

Take procurement in a large corporation. Instead of multiple SaaS tools handling bits and pieces, one AI agent can:

  • Analyze inventory & predict needs

  • Research suppliers & negotiate prices

  • Generate purchase orders & track shipments

The result? What used to take weeks now takes minutes.

And this goes beyond procurement. Imagine a business where:

  • One AI agent handles customer service

  • Another manages inventory

  • A third optimizes pricing

  • A fourth runs marketing

All working in sync with no need for human micromanagement.

The Data Further proves it… 

Companies using AI agents are seeing:

  • 30-50% lower costs

  • 50-70% faster processes

  • 90% fewer mistakes

  • 50% higher conversions

McKinsey estimates AI could add $2.6 to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy.

And the AI agent market? Growing 45% per year, faster than SaaS ever did.

But there’s something missing…

The smartphone story isn’t over yet…

Uber did it to taxis, Airbnb to hotels, & now Mode is doing it to the $500B smartphone industry.

They’ve turned smartphones from an expense into an income stream - don’t miss your chance to invest.

*Mode Mobile recently received their ticker reservation with Nasdaq ($MODE), indicating an intent to IPO in the next 24 months. An intent to IPO is no guarantee that an actual IPO will occur.
*The Deloitte rankings are based on submitted applications and public company database research, with winners selected based on their fiscal-year revenue growth percentage over a three-year period.
*Please read the offering circular and related risks at invest.modemobile.com.

AI agents aren’t just plug-and-play. Winning with AI requires new skills:

  • Working alongside AI

  • Designing smart workflows

  • Building strong data systems

  • Ensuring AI is used ethically

Companies that adapt now will be leaner, faster, and more profitable.

Everyone else? They’ll be left behind.