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Why 80% of the Fortune 100 Chose Qualtrics | Ryan Smith

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Grit
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Jun 15, 2026
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4360
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Summary

AI may change software overnight, but company building still takes time. Ryan Smith explains why, despite the pace of AI, “the race is going to be way longer than anyone thinks.” He reflects on Qualtrics surviving multiple market cycles and ultimately being acquired by SAP for $8 billion days before going public. Guest: Ryan Smith, co-founder Qualtrics Connect with Ryan Smith X LinkedIn Connect with Joubin: X LinkedIn Email: [email protected] Follow Grit: LinkedIn X ​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins