How Agentic AI Gets Work Done Without You

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How Agentic AI Gets Work Done Without You | Mayuri Jain

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1 month ago

How Agentic AI Gets Work Done Without You | Mayuri Jain

Agentic AI Is Here…Are You Ready for It to Work Smarter Than You?

In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Mayuri Jain, marketing strategist and digital innovation leader, to explore how agentic AI is changing how work gets done.

Unlike traditional AI that waits for instructions, agentic AI sets goals, plans, and takes action, all on its own. Mayuri breaks down how companies can harness these smart systems to handle complex workflows, boost productivity, and still keep humans in the loop where it matters most.
You’ll hear real-life examples, ethical concerns, and how leaders can prepare their teams to build trust with AI, not fear it.

If you’re wondering how to use AI without losing control, this episode will give you the roadmap.

What You’ll Learn:

How agentic AI works differently from traditional AI
Why AI isn’t replacing you, but will replace how you work
How to build systems with smart checks and balances
Where agentic AI is already having big impact
Choosing the right AI model for the right task
How leaders can prepare teams for an AI-ready future
Mayuri’s personal journey with AI and her latest project, Voices

Highlights:
01:30 A driverless car vs Google Maps analogy
03:01 Features that make AI act on its own
04:36 Multi-agent workflows explained
05:21 Ethics and putting guardrails in place
06:30 Setting up policies and traceability
07:37 Where AI is being used today
08:20 Building vs. buying AI tools
12:46 Who’s accountable when AI messes up?
15:01 How Mayuri uses different models to write a book
17:58 How teams can start building with AI
20:56 Final thoughts: Stay curious, not afraid
22:39 Mayuri’s journey from India to New York
29:00 Her new project, Voices
30:45 Where to connect with Mayuri

Connect with Mayuri Jain:
Finextra - https://www.finextra.com/bloggers/160867
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayurimehtajain/

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