Death to the Chatbot, The Rise of Agentic Workflows

The Move to “Agentic” AI WorkflowsThe conversation has officially moved past simple chatbots. We are entering the era of AI Agents—systems that don’t just talk, but actually execute. With reports predicting a 90% adoption rate for agentic work this year, the frontier of productivity is shifting from "talking to AI" to "delegating to AI."In this inaugural episode, Alexandra Craig sits down with Jeff Werby and Lisa DeNoia of Port & Starboard to tear down the mystery of agentic workflows and explore how businesses are actually using them to transform daily operations.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The Psychological Shift: Why the workforce is moving from "searching" to "delegating" and the hurdles of letting go of the wheel.The Virtual Workforce: Jeff shares his experience building a team of agents to handle everything from messy file directories to complex, multi-step payroll automation.BYOA (Bring Your Own Agent): The rise of "Shadow IT" 2.0 and the implications of employees bringing their own personalized AI "brains" to work.Refinement & Taste: Why "hallucinations" are often just a lack of clarity, and how to use human judgment to refine AI outputs.Links & Resources Mentioned:Book a Chat: Have questions about implementing agents in your business? Schedule a time with the Tech Log team.Read the Article: Vibe Coding vs. AI-Enabled Development by Lisa DeNoia.The Agency: Learn more about Port & Starboard.Fueled by Caffeine ☕We don’t just talk tech; we roast, brew, and drink coffee 24/7. This episode was fueled by Fathom Coffee.👉 Get your fix at: fathomcoffee.comFollow Tech Log: Subscribe to stay ahead of the curve as we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, data, and business technology.