Decoder · September 28, 2026 · 1h 16m

The SaaSpocalypse that wasn't, with Atlassian's CEO

Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder and CEO of Atlassian, joined Decoder to discuss the so-called 'SaaSpocalypse' — the thesis that AI will soon build all enterprise tools, rendering specialized SaaS platforms obsolete. Cannon-Brookes pushed back against this narrative, outlining how Atlassian is integrating AI into its core products like Jira and Trello. The conversation explored the real impact AI is having on enterprise software today and where the industry might actually be headed.

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The 'SaaSpocalypse' and Atlassian's Counter-Narrative

Mike Cannon-Brookes argues against the idea that AI will destroy SaaS companies by simply building all the tools they need for you.

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AI Integration in Jira and Trello

Atlassian is building AI capabilities directly into its core products to improve team workflows.

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