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The Next $1T Opportunity Isn’t SaaS
04 June 2026

The Next $1T Opportunity Isn’t SaaS

Leveling Up with Eric Siu

About
Everyone is chasing AI software, but the biggest opportunity may actually be services. In this video, Eric explains why top investors are betting on services-as-software, how AI is reshaping agency and consulting business models, and why the future belongs to companies that sell outcomes instead of labor. He breaks down managed growth loops, AI-powered operating systems, and the new organizational structures that will separate winners from everyone else.



If you're building an agency, consulting firm, service business, or AI startup, this video will change how you think about growth, valuation, and the next decade of opportunity.



Chapters

(00:00) Why Services Beat SaaS

(01:13) The $1 Software vs $6 Services Opportunity

(02:52) Why Managed Growth Loops Matter

(04:49) Agents, Loops, and Human Judgment

(06:43) How Single Brain Powers AI Service Businesses

(07:22) The Services-as-Software Manifesto

(08:41) The New AI-Native Org Chart

(10:13) Building Outcome-Based Offers

(11:13) Final Thoughts