ARR Per FTE

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the Official SaaStr Podcast the a16z Podcast

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a16z Assertion Not checkable as stated
George: Top AI startups generate $500k to $1M ARR per employee
“For the best AI companies, they're running at like 500,000 to a million dollars per, per FTE.”
David George Feb 9, 2026 ▶ 5:46 AI Markets: Deep Dive with a16z's David George
SAASTR Assertion Supported
Startup ARR per Full-Time Employee Climbed From $182K to $237K
“Startups are going, as they scale up, have ARR per FDE has gone from 182 to 237. Again, once you're public, it's more like 400 to 500. But this is materially more significant while operating expenses has remained flat even with inflation.”
Jason Lemkin Oct 22, 2025 ▶ 25:53 The State of AI + Software: Where It’s Going - Fast

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