Op-Ed: SaaS is not dead. You are just being sold the funeral

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SaaS is not dead, despite the 'AI has killed software' narrative, and companies that don't rely on hyperscalers will survive

intermediate Published 20 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Research the current market trends in SaaS and AI
  2. Analyze the role of hyperscalers in the industry
  3. Evaluate your company's reliance on hyperscalers
  4. Develop a strategy to maintain independence from hyperscalers
  5. Assess the potential impact of AI on your SaaS product
Who Needs to Know This

Product managers, entrepreneurs, and software engineers can benefit from understanding the current state of SaaS and its relationship with AI, to make informed decisions about their products and strategies

Key Insight

💡 The 'AI has killed software' narrative is overstated, and companies that maintain independence from hyperscalers will be more likely to survive

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