This AI Agent Builder REVEALS the Secrets to Creating Business Efficiencies and Opportunities

In this episode, Alex Sheridan sits down with Andy Sharma, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Flowtogen, a company that builds and deploys AI agents for businesses. With 20 years at Accenture, Andy breaks down the difference between efficiency AI and opportunity AI, a framework every founder needs before making their next AI investment.

Key takeaways:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:14:55

Q: Is a computer science degree still worth it in the age of AI?

A: Andy Sharma reveals that 40% of CS grads are currently unemployed, including graduates from top programs like the University of Illinois.

00:18:42

Q: What is the difference between efficiency AI and opportunity AI?

A: Andy Sharma breaks AI into two categories. Efficiency AI automates the mundane. Opportunity AI creates new revenue streams. Founders should focus on operating at the top of their license.

00:34:01

Q: How should founders evaluate AI consulting companies?

A: Andy Sharma explains Flowtogen's model of advisory, research, and engineering. Not every problem is an AI problem, and a good partner will walk away if it doesn't deliver ROI.

00:43:42

Q: Why is there so much fear around AI right now?

A: Andy Sharma compares AI companies to pharmaceutical commercials run in reverse. They lead with fear instead of benefits.

00:50:00

Q: What careers will still matter as AI advances?

A: Andy Sharma and Alex Sheridan identify three buckets: working in AI, deep human connections, or working with your hands. There is no "next level up" this time.

01:01:06

Q: What advice should parents give their kids about AI?

A: Andy Sharma tells his own kids to learn the tools and stay relevant. "If you don't like change, you're gonna like irrelevance even less."

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🔗 CONNECT WITH Andy Sharma

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowtogen

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-sharma-aa315a2/

Website: https://www.flowtogen.com

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