First, SEO and Ads (no matter how much ppl hate them) work, even in B2B. Yes, it is lot harder nowadays to compete but it is still possible. Second, you don't

First, SEO and Ads (no matter how much ppl hate them) work, even in B2B. Yes, it is lot harder nowadays to compete but it is still possible. Second, you don't need an accelerator for network advantages. You need to learn how to sell. You can do B2B without YC. Plenty of B2B SAAS companies doing it. YC is great if you can do it but don't depend on them for customers and leads. AI, I have no idea except that it is very hyped right now. So I can't comment much on it unfortunately. Source: I run a bootstrapped B2B SAAS doing low 7 figures in ARR. Most of our revenue is generated inbound through organic SEO and very little with PPC/Ads (looking to invest more in it as we now have better PMF)