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    Santosh Sharan appearing on Revenue Renegades podcast episode 19
    Episode 19

    Rewiring Go-to-Market: AI, Human Trust, and the Future of SaaS Sales

    Santosh Sharan

    CEO of ZeerAI

    AI is upending SaaS sales—automation floods the market, but trust and expertise win.

    This episode of Revenue Renegades explores how the explosion of SaaS tools, AI automation, and data abundance are transforming go-to-market strategies. Santosh Sharan, CEO of ZeerAI, discusses why traditional sales and marketing channels are broken, how AI agents can reshape buyer-seller interactions, and why personal trust and brand matter more than ever in a crowded market. The conversation dives into the shift from third-party to first-party data, the rise of niche products and micro-companies, and the evolving roles of sales professionals—where human connection and expertise become key differentiators in an AI-driven world.

    About the Guest

    Santosh Sharan

    CEO of ZeerAI

    Santosh Sharan is a visionary SaaS and AI executive, currently Co-Founder and CEO of ZeerAI, where he’s redefining sales engagement with cutting-edge AI solutions. With leadership roles at Apollo.io, ZoomInfo, and ContactOut, Santosh has a proven record of scaling startups, building high-performing teams, and driving revenue growth. He is recognized for championing buyer-led, value-driven go-to-market strategies and for his influential presence in the B2B tech community. A London Business School graduate, Santosh is passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and delivering lasting customer impact.