Agentic AI: The Next Frontier in Business Automation with Jeff Torello

🤖 Growth Capital Podcast - Episode 46 🤖 What’s hype, what’s real, and where does AI actually deliver ROI? In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon sits down with Jeff Torello, Founder & CTO of Sinjun AI, to unpack the reality of AI adoption for small and mid-sized businesses. From the pitfalls of early adoption to the promise of Agentic AI, Jeff shares how leaders can distinguish between noise and value — and how AI is already transforming workflows, content creation, and workforce structures. 🔍 What you’ll learn: Why most early AI projects failed — and what’s different this time How Agentic AI moves us beyond automation into decision-making and workflow execution The “Crawl, Walk, Run” approach to adopting AI without million-dollar mistakes How AI will shift human roles from “doers” to “reviewers” in the workplace Why adaptability, not prediction, is the skill that will define careers in the AI era 🚀 Whether you’re leading a PE-backed portfolio company, scaling a startup, or advising growth-stage businesses, this episode cuts through the hype and provides practical insights you can apply today. 📩 Connect with Jeff Torello: https://sinjun.ai/ or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtorello/ 👉 Watch more episodes and subscribe for insights on scaling, investing, and building companies with the right talent. 👍 Like, comment, and share your thoughts — how do you see Agentic AI changing your business?