# Build on the Stack You Have: Shared AI Strategies How Atlassian, Anthropic, and Scale align on AI approaches. - **Source:** [SaaStr](https://www.saastr.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-25 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/27d7adf3-b5d3-4aed-843e-04a0fc488fde ## Introduction: Common AI Approach Companies like Atlassian, Anthropic, and Scale adopted similar strategies in AI applications. By focusing on existing infrastructure, they developed both innovative and practical solutions. ## Atlassian's AI Strategy Atlassian integrated AI into its existing products to enhance user experience. By combining chat and dedicated UIs, they met user needs effectively. ## Anthropic's Commercial Strategy Anthropic utilized AI in commercial applications to optimize sales processes. By enhancing existing workflows with AI, they increased efficiency. ## Scale's Investment Approach Scale Venture Partners focused on existing infrastructure when investing in AI projects, minimizing risks. This strategy led to successful AI applications. ## Chat and UI Integration Atlassian combined chat and dedicated UIs to meet user needs. This approach provided both flexibility and usability. ## Integration with Existing Workflows Integrating AI into existing workflows was key to Atlassian's success. This preserved familiar processes while offering innovative solutions. ## AI Builders and Team Dynamics Atlassian balanced AI builders with traditional teams, enabling effective technical and strategic decisions. ## Balance of Juniors and Seniors Atlassian inverted its talent pyramid, hiring more juniors and seniors. This approach fostered innovative ideas and experienced leadership. ## Commercial Benefits of AI Anthropic used AI in commercial applications to optimize sales processes, enhancing both customer satisfaction and business efficiency. ## Risk Management in Investments Scale Venture Partners minimized risks by focusing on existing infrastructure in AI investments, leading to successful AI applications. ## AI and Human Collaboration Atlassian managed AI and human collaboration effectively, enabling both technical and strategic decisions and strengthening team dynamics. ## Conclusion: The Secret to AI Success The AI strategies of Atlassian, Anthropic, and Scale highlight the importance of focusing on existing infrastructure, delivering both innovative and practical solutions. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.saastr.com/build-on-the-stack-you-have-how-anthropics-head-of-industries-atlassians-head-of-ai-and-scales-rory-odriscoll-landed-on-the-same-ai-playbook/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._