Founders of Simple AI, Catheryn Li & Zach Kamran, discuss their journey from building consumer apps to creating an AI sales agent that handles inbound calls for major brands. They cover their pivot, the technical challenges of integrating with legacy systems, and how their AI outperforms human reps by leveraging hyper-personalization and rapid A/B testing.
Matthew Glickman, CEO of Genesis Computing, discusses the rise of AI data agents designed to automate complex data engineering workflows. He covers the "last 10%" problem in enterprise AI, the unique value of targeting the data engineer persona, and how these agents can tackle challenges like legacy system migration and knowledge capture, ultimately giving valuable time back to data teams.
Experts from a16z outline three transformative ideas for 2026. Ryan McEntush discusses the rise of the 'electro-industrial stack' and the critical need for the U.S. to build a supportive industrial ecosystem. Angela Strange explains why financial services are at a tipping point, with AI-native platforms set to replace legacy systems, unify data, and create 10x winners. Sarah Wang predicts the emergence of a 'dynamic agent layer' that will overtake traditional systems of record by collapsing the gap between user intent and execution.
Experts from a16z forecast three major AI-driven shifts for 2026. Ryan McEntush discusses the rise of the 'electro-industrial stack' and the need for a U.S. ecosystem to power modern industry. Angela Strange explains how financial services are at a tipping point, with AI-native platforms unifying data to unlock massive efficiency gains. Sarah Wang predicts that a 'dynamic agent layer' will overtake traditional systems of record, fundamentally changing enterprise software by directly translating user intent into action.
This talk explores practical, low-disruption strategies for integrating AI capabilities into traditional and legacy enterprise systems without requiring a complete overhaul. It covers common challenges, effective integration patterns like API-based and hybrid approaches, and highlights readily available tools to help teams start small and deliver immediate business value.