If you feel like the ground is shifting under your feet as a tech investor, you aren’t alone. Early 2026 has introduced a new term to the financial lexicon: the SAASpocalypse. With AI agents beginning to perform tasks that used to require a $50-per-seat software subscription, the traditional “moats” of the software-as-a-service world are being tested like never before.
This week, we are joined by Simon Erickson, founder of 7Investing and one of the most forward-looking minds in Growth investing. Simon helps us break down whether the recent $1 trillion sell-off in software stocks is a permanent structural shift or the ultimate “buy the dip” opportunity.
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Daniel’s grandmother helped him buy his first shares of Coca Cola when he was just eight years old, igniting a lifelong interest in investing. A graduate with a degree in Finance from the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business, Daniel chose a career in financial services to apply his passion for investing and strategic planning. Daniel possesses expertise in insurance planning, especially as it relates to life insurance and annuity contracts. Daniel’s background in the insurance industry makes him particularly adept at analyzing existing policies and evaluating new proposals.
In 2016, Daniel co-founded Crooked Crab Brewing Company, a craft brewery located in Odenton, MD. The experience of planning, financing and operating a company makes him an informed planner for business owners.
Daniel lives in Maryland with his wife, daughter and a rambunctious hound dog who shows no signs of aging. He plays guitar in his free time and will always take time to talk about music with whomever will listen.
