AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: TMC CEO Jen Harris on Building the Partner of the Future
Feb 11, 2026•18 min•Ep. 692
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Summary
This episode explores the transformative impact of AI agents and automation on the business landscape with TMC CEO Jen Harris. The discussion highlights the strategic reasons behind TMC's acquisition of TMG, the critical shift from technology stacks to holistic solutions, and the necessity of cultivating an AI-first mindset to overcome resistance. Harris emphasizes evolving from reactive to proactive roles, celebrating inspiring women in tech, and underscores the enduring importance of human connection and collaboration in an increasingly AI-driven world.Episode description
In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, John Siefert, host and CEO, Dynamic Communities and Cloud Wars, is joined by Jen Harris, CEO of TMC, to explore how AI agents, automation, and mindset shifts are redefining business. Their discussion spans TMC’s acquisition of TMG, leadership in the partner ecosystem, and why reimagining work is critical now, setting the stage for conversations at the 2026 AI Agent & Copilot Summit NA.
Key Takeaways
- AI Requires Commitment, Not Caution: Harris emphasizes that half-measures slow progress more than they reduce risk. Organizations that just try one thing often abandon AI too quickly because early results aren’t perfect. She notes, “You fail first at new things,” adding that true adoption requires patience, leadership backing, and a willingness to accept short-term discomfort for long-term gains.
- Solutions Beat Technology Stacks: Customers no longer want disconnected tools; they want outcomes. Harris explains that clients expect partners to “meet them where they are,” combining Power Platform, Azure, data, and AI into real solutions.
- Mindset Is the Real Bottleneck: While AI is already embedded in daily life, Harris observes resistance when it enters core business roles. “It’s not quite here yet” is often code for fear of job impact. She challenges leaders to reframe AI as a workload reducer, asking, “What if it would make you less busy?”
- Reactive Roles Are Disappearing: Harris highlights a coming shift as agents take over repetitive, reactive work. Professionals who built careers on being indispensable specialists must evolve. People will move toward proactive creation, strategy, and value generation.
- Human Connection Still Matters: Despite rapid automation, Harris stresses that humanity isn’t going away. Reflecting on in-person events, she says, “Look at you — you came out of your offices on a cold day, and we’re talking.” AI may scale intelligence, but trust, inspiration, and shared understanding still comes from people.
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