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AI will not cause job cuts when startups adopt these four adoption pathways

By Jon Hinkle, CEO, TRG Datacenters | Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 5:41 PM Asia/Singapore

AI will not cause job cuts when startups adopt these four adoption pathways

In the US, tech-savvy startup founders are using AI to scale their staff needs to avoid unnecessary staffing costs and inefficiencies.

With 40% or more of startups in the US now adopting agentic AI to save US$5,000 annually on slashing unused Cloud tools or quote-building time by 60%, there are practical, proven ways for other AI-savvy organizations to boost efficiency without scaling teams prematurely.

Here are four impactful ways in which startups can use AI agents to cut spending without sacrificing growth.

First, use agents to flag unused software and hidden fees. Software bloat is one of the easiest areas to cut. We have seen startups reduce cloud expenses by up to 15% just by auditing what they actually use. AI-powered expense analysis tools now track license usage and alert teams to inactive or overlapping tools. In one case, a three-person firm eliminated US$400/month in waste with just a one-time setup.

Second, use AI to draft contract and content in the early stages, to reduce the need for freelancers. Early-stage founders do not need to outsource every proposal or contract. AI-generated first drafts are often more than enough to move forward. Nowadays startups are using AI to create pitch decks, contracts, onboarding guides, and marketing copy. These use cases commonly save US$800–$2,000 per month by reducing dependency on freelance legal help and marketing contractors.

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Third, use agents to find better and alternative deals before beginning negotiations with vendors. One startup saved over US$9,000 a year by switching providers after an AI tool flagged better pricing. AI sourcing agents can scan supplier databases and live-pricing feeds to recommend alternatives across logistics, utilities, cloud platforms, and more. This eliminates hours of manual research while significantly cutting recurring costs.

Fourth, automate technical proposals. Generating a quote for complex systems used to take startups multiple hours. With AI automation, it takes less than 10 minutes. Using AI to cross-check product specs, calculate compatibility, and build quotes has helped startup firms to reduce quoting time by 60%. For service-based businesses, this can translate to saving of US$2,000–$3,000 in labor value each month, or help defer the need for additional hires.

As the four ways listed above show, AI is not being used to replace existing staff: it is being used to help startup founders avoid early mistakes, delay unnecessary hires, and stay lean during growth. The organizations seeing the most impact from AI are using it not for scale, but for precision — eliminating friction in daily operations that would have previously cost them time and money.

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