The state of AI-run business, 2026

AI adoption is everywhere. AI-run businesses are still rare.

After analyzing 30+ datasets and watching more than 1,000 businesses launch on Leapd, I found clear patterns in what works, what fails, and where founders still need to stay involved.

I broke those lessons down in the 2026 AI-Run Business Report, including how founders are using AI to build products, launch websites, run outreach, create ads, and start finding customers.