Over the past few months, I have focused on researching and developing methods for creating agentic businesses. My vision for the next venture involves collaborating with a group of AI bots working together effectively. Here are my key takeaways.
A. Learn
To understand how agentic-led businesses operate, it is essential to have a deep grasp of the industry you are targeting. Recognizing nuances and professional behaviors that develop over years of practice is crucial. Comprehensive learning should not be underestimated.
B. Plan
With solid industry understanding and a clear vision, planning is next. Outline the manufacturing process, quality assurance, artistic elements, and infrastructure. Engage with your preferred AI to determine how the system will function and what the expected outcomes will be.
C. Triple Check
Ensure each idea is thoroughly examined by you and the AI, ideally using two different language models for validation.
D. Decide on Agent Roles
Within each role, consider potential sub-missions. Break down tasks and assess whether multiple agents are needed. Determine how tasks pass between agents and whether a waterfall approach is suitable, or if an orchestrator is necessary.
E. Build a POC
It is important to build something that gives you a feel for the end result before diving into full production. Start with a breakdown of what worked, what failed, and ensure the human-in-the-loop element is at crucial checkpoints. Quality review matters: an agent is not a human, and what seems trivial to us can be overlooked by machines.
F. Legal
Triple check that your product is compliant with legal requirements. Ensure your instructions for the agent prevent any misconduct during operation.
G. Develop
Check for loopholes, safety gaps, and code quality. Once in alpha mode, stress test it, iterate, and only when everything works properly progress to beta.
I really recommend taking the time. AI is fast, but it is not magic. It allows you to develop a lot alone, but a good product requires tons of thinking, planning, and imagining all kinds of scenarios. Share with friends, consult, and you might discover you were off track. If so, go back to the AI and restart. That is part of the fun.