What Sam Altman Gets Wrong About AI Agents (The Real Future)

What if AI agents aren't actually the future Sam Altman keeps talking about? Nico Hartwell breaks down why the real money isn't in single AI tools, but in agentic workflows that chain multiple AI models together. While everyone's buying ChatGPT subscriptions, smart companies are building systems that turn 8-hour projects into 20-minute automations. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why the $28.5 billion agentic AI market is growing 43% annually (and how to capture your piece) • The 3-5 AI model combination that's saving companies 12 hours per employee per week • How 60% of customer service can now run completely on autopilot using agent workflows • The specific workflow blueprint that turns manual tasks into smart, connected automation 👤 Perfect for: curious listeners who love learning new things about cutting-edge AI applications that actually generate measurable ROI. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Nico Hartwell reveals why Sam Altman's AI vision misses the mark [01:45] The agentic workflow revolution happening right under our noses [03:30] Real companies saving millions with multi-agent systems [05:15] How to chain AI models for maximum automation impact [07:00] The 3-5 model sweet spot that delivers serious results [09:30] Building your first agentic workflow from scratch [11:15] Key takeaways you can implement this week 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Value Engine on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: AI agents, agentic workflows, automation, machine learning, GPT More episodes available at The Value Engine ------------ Keywords: automation strategies, ai tools, zapier alternatives, business intelligence, automation podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices