19: AI Agents Are Taking Over (with Vicki Reyzelman)

AI Product Leader

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THE GUEST

Vicki Reyzelman is a visionary leader at the forefront of AI-driven business transformation. With over two decades of experience in tech leadership, Vicki has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation across roles at industry giants like Salesforce, Akamai, and Yahoo. Her expertise spans artificial intelligence, enterprise architecture, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, making her a true polymath in the tech world. Vicki's impact is tangible - from implementing AI agents that slashed operational costs by $100,000 to scaling global account portfolios with 30% year-over-year growth. As a thought leader, she's shared her insights through publications in eWeek and O'Reilly Media, and hosts the "Chat About AI" videocast, demystifying complex tech concepts for a broader audience. With a recent certificate in AI from MIT Sloan and an MBA focusing on information security, Vicki brings a unique blend of cutting-edge knowledge and strategic business acumen to every challenge she tackles. Her mission to empower organizations to harness the full potential of AI and emerging technologies makes her an invaluable voice in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape.

THE SUMMARY

🔍 AI Isn’t Always the Solution: Businesses often rush into AI without a clear problem in mind. Before using AI, it's critical to define the problem and determine if AI is the best fit. Many times, overuse or poor planning can cause AI projects to fail to scale.

🤖 Agents, Not Assistants: True AI agents go beyond just answering questions—they access systems, make decisions, and operate independently, communicating with other agents to handle tasks faster than any human can manage.

🚀 Get in the Game Now: There’s no single path to learning AI, but there’s no excuse not to start. Free resources, networking on platforms like LinkedIn, and experimenting with hands-on tools make AI more accessible than ever.

⚔️ AI Competition Spurs Innovation: Competitive sectors like retail leverage AI to stay ahead, from scraping competitor prices to optimizing customer experience. AI is turning these industries into fast-paced innovation labs, often leaving more cautious industries behind.

THE SHOW

Weekly conversations with the AI’s top product leaders. Join Polly Allen as she discovers the paths to success in the world of AI.

THE LINKS

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Vicki Reyzelman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickireyzelman/

‘Talk about AI Podcast’: https://www.youtube.com/@chataboutai

My episode on Vicki’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLMiLjIig_Y

My links

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollymallen/⁠

AI Career Boost: ⁠https://www.aicareerboost.com/⁠