Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI Agents to Reinvent Business, Work and Life
This practical guide serves as a non-technical roadmap for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking to understand and apply agentic AI. Written by authors with extensive experience implementing AI across both global enterprises and agile startups, the book moves beyond hype to offer a clear strategic framework. It draws on real-world case studies and hands-on experiments to illustrate both the successes and failures of AI integration. Readers are guided through a step-by-step method for identifying high-value opportunities to build impactful agents within their businesses, professional work, and personal lives. The text explores the emerging "Agent Economy," detailing new business models, strategies for rapid scaling, and potential revenue streams for agentic-driven startups. Beyond technical implementation, the authors emphasize the necessity of a new leadership mindset and specific skills required to manage a workforce where humans and AI agents collaborate seamlessly. The book challenges readers to lead the transformation of their industries rather than merely reacting to it, advocating for the adoption of agentic AI with foresight, purpose, and integrity. It aims to equip decision-makers with the tools needed to shape the future of technology responsibly.
About the Authors
Pascal Bornet, Jochen Wirtz, Thomas H. Davenport, David De Cremer, Brian Evergreen, Phil Fersht, Rakesh Gohel, Shail Khiyara, Nandan Mullakara, Pooja Sund, Rory Young, Irreplaceable Publishing
