Building Agents for Innovation with Andrew Conrad

10/01/24 • 57 min

summary

In this episode, Sarah Nagle and Chad Reynolds are joined by Andrew Conrad from Vurvey to discuss the evolution and functionality of AI agents, particularly in the context of innovation and product development. They explore how agents can be built to solve specific business problems, the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in agent functionality, and the potential for agents to enhance creativity and efficiency in teams. The conversation also touches on the practical steps involved in creating agents and the future implications of AI in various industries.

takeaways

Agents can solve multiple business problems beyond their initial purpose.
Building agents requires a clear understanding of specific use cases.
Continuous learning and adaptation are crucial for agent effectiveness.
Agents can enhance creativity and innovation within teams.
The process of building agents is akin to training an intern.
AI agents can be customized to fit specific organizational needs.
Collaboration with agents can lead to more efficient workflows.
Agents can be designed to communicate in multiple languages.
The ownership of data generated by agents remains with the brand.
The future of AI agents holds significant potential for various industries.

Chapters

00:00
The Evolution of AI Agents

04:00
Building Agents for Innovation

17:12
Understanding Agent Functionality

30:04
Creating Agents for Specific Use Cases

53:54
Future of AI Agents and Their Impact

Vurvey.com

summary

takeaways

Agents can solve multiple business problems beyond their initial purpose.
Building agents requires a clear understanding of specific use cases.
Continuous learning and adaptation are crucial for agent effectiveness.
Agents can enhance creativity and innovation within teams.
The process of building agents is akin to training an intern.
AI agents can be customized to fit specific organizational needs.
Collaboration with agents can lead to more efficient workflows.
Agents can be designed to communicate in multiple languages.
The ownership of data generated by agents remains with the brand.
The future of AI agents holds significant potential for various industries.

Chapters

00:00
The Evolution of AI Agents

04:00
Building Agents for Innovation

17:12
Understanding Agent Functionality

30:04
Creating Agents for Specific Use Cases

53:54
Future of AI Agents and Their Impact

Vurvey.com

Previous Episode

A Special Look Back Episode: AI Collaboration, Education, Creativity and the Future of Work

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In this episode, Sarah Nagle and Chad Reynolds explore the evolving role of AI as a collaborative partner, its impact on education, creativity, and the future of work. They discuss how AI can enhance problem-solving skills in students, personalize learning experiences, and assist in creative processes. They are joined by the voices from past interviews discussing the same topics.

Chapters

00:00
The Evolution of AI as a Collaborative Partner

21:08
AI in Education: Transforming Learning Experiences

39:15
AI and Creativity: Enhancing or Replacing?

45:26
The Future of Work: Embracing AI in the Workplace

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