Most AI startups launched after ChatGPT went viral, but Fireflies.ai started in 2016, years before the AI revolution.
On this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show, Alex Theuma chats to Fireflies.ai Co-founder and CEO Krish Ramineni about the company’s rapid scale, the challenges of building AI products before LLMs existed, the products they can return to now the technology has caught up, and advice for founders navigating the AI bubble.
Krish and Alex cover:
- How being “too early” to AI turned into a competitive advantage.
- Why Fireflies chose product-led growth (PLG) when sales-led was the norm.
- Building AI products before LLMs existed, and what they can now the technology has caught up.
- Scaling to unicorn status while creating viral loops and organic growth.
- The future of AI assistants: your AI teammate attending meetings for you.
- How Krish manages his time while working seven days a week.
- Founder advice for navigating the AI bubble.
Hear more from Krish at SaaStock USA 2026 (April 15-16)
When he was just starting out, Krish Ramineni was watching SaaStock videos to learn how to sell to SMBs and build a PLG motion.
Next year, he’s going full circle and taking the stage at SaaStock USA 2026.
In a keynote session, Krish will be break down his PLG strategy to share how to scale AI agents to millions of users.
You’ll want to be there. Book now to secure the best price.
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