Intro to Agentic AI: What It Is and Why It Matters for New Founders
Agentic AI is more than a buzzword—it's a shift in how tech can work for you. In this live Zoom workshop, we'll break down what Agentic AI actually is, how it's different from traditional AI, and why it matters for founders building new products and companies. Whether you're tech-savvy or just AI-curious, this session will help you find real use cases for your startup. By the end, you'll understand where Agentic AI fits into your business, what tools are available, and how to start testing today.
About the Keynote Speaker: Michael Pendelton, The AI Cowboys
Michael is a veteran leader with 20+ years of experience using AI, data science, and machine learning to drive strategy and innovation across sectors. As Chief of Civilian Education for the U.S. Air Force, he led workforce development for 180K employees, leveraging AI to transform talent and performance systems. He’s now deepening his technical expertise through a Master’s in Data Analytics and seeks opportunities where AI meets impact.
Key Takeaways:
What Agentic AI is and how it differs from tools like ChatGPT.
Real startup use cases where Agentic AI is already creating value.
How to experiment with Agentic AI tools as a non-technical founder.
Where to start if you’re building a product or exploring ideas.
The Founder Institute, a global pre-seed startup accelerator, focuses on empowering communities of entrepreneurs to build impactful technology companies, with a mission to activate and empower communities of entrepreneurs worldwide.