The “SaaS Apocalypse”: Why Traditional Software is Dying

March 25, 2026

The days of building applications first and bolting on an AI model as an afterthought are officially over. Broadcasting live from RSAC, Techstrong Group’s Alan Shimel sits down with Anaconda CEO David DeSanto to discuss the explosive shift toward “AI-native development,” where the model itself is the core engine and the code is merely a generated artifact. DeSanto breaks down the looming “SaaS apocalypse,” revealing how Anaconda’s secure open-source packages and new desktop apps are empowering developers to “vibe code” full applications in hours—proving that if your software is just an “AI wrapper,” you’re already obsolete.

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Guest(s): David DeSanto
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