AI‑First SaaS Is Flooded With ‘Zombie Execs’ Who Can’t Use AI
Jason Lemkin warns that the surge of B2B-AI startups is spawning a wave of recycled “zombie” executives—leaders with flashy resumes but no real AI-product or go-to-market experience. In a market where product cycles move 3‑5× faster than traditional SaaS, these hires waste months, mis-hire teams, and become a drag on growth.