Automated Allies

Tools & Resources

• Business Insider: 
• Manus.im Example use cases:
  • Unzip 100s of resumes and vet according to criteria, finding just the right ones to interview
  • B2B supplier price shopping: find the best price on rubber mats
  • Interactive report/dashboard

Joke

Why do chickens make good drummers?
I don't know why?
Because they're born with drumsticks.

Takeaways

• Consulting firms are integrating AI to better understand client needs.
• The shift from hourly billing to outcomes-based pricing is crucial for consulting firms.
• AI agents focus on task execution, while agentic AI operates with greater independence.
• Setting boundaries and goals is essential when using AI.
• Agentic AI can help scale businesses efficiently and effectively.
• AI can assist in analyzing resumes and data collection tasks.
• Unique experiences can be discovered through AI recommendations.
• Emerging tools in agentic AI promise interactive and user-friendly outputs.
• It's never too late to start using AI in your business.

Chapters

00:00 The Humor of AI and Dad Jokes
01:10 Consulting Firms and AI Integration
03:50 The Shift from Hourly Billing to Outcomes
05:20 Understanding AI Agents vs. Agentic AI
08:33 Setting Boundaries and Goals with AI
10:54 Practical Applications of Agentic AI
12:46 Exploring Unique Experiences with AI
14:57 Emerging Tools in Agentic AI
17:10 The Third Wave of AI and Its Implications