In DisrupTV Episode 419, hosts Vala Ashar and R “Ray” Wang delve into the transformative intersection of AI agents, human courage, and enterprise leadership featuring Marty Kihn from Salesforce and Ranjay Gulati, author of How to Be Bold. Kihn introduces Agent Force, Salesforce’s platform enabling organizations to effectively create and manage AI agents, emphasizing safety, data grounding, and task specificity. He outlines the three A’s—automation, augmentation, articulation—for operational success. Gulati expands on the necessity of cultivating courage within organizations, highlighting self-efficacy and a purposeful mission as critical components. Together, they stress that the future lies in merging bold leadership with reliable AI, where human judgment complements automation. Enterprises are encouraged to embrace protocols like Model Context Protocol (MCP) for effective agent communication. This episode underscores the importance of both technological advancement and human bravery, positioning organizations to thrive amid uncertainty. For those navigating the evolving landscape of AI, this episode is essential viewing.
