Stop Building Agents. Start Building Systems

Stop Building Agents. Start Building Systems

Send us a feedback [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520656/fan_mail/new] Most companies think they're doing agentic AI. In reality, they're building isolated agents that never make it into production. In this episode we breaks down what's actually happening in 2026, and why the real shift isn't about agents, but about systems. You'll learn: * Why most AI pilots fail to scale * The shift from single agents to orchestrated systems * Where agentic automation is already delivering real value * The biggest mistakes companies are making right now * What it takes to move from demos to operating model If you're serious about agentic AI, stop thinking in terms of tools. Start thinking in terms of workflows and systems that run them.

Running the Enterprise with Agents: How UiPath Operates at Scale

Send us a feedback [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520656/fan_mail/new] In the final episode of this three-part series, the conversation shifts from transformation strategy to real-world execution. Dr. Nick Kabanov and co-host Dr. Mark Darbyshire sit down with Mihai Faur, CIO at UiPath, to explore how agentic automation is already running core enterprise processes inside UiPath today. This isn’t theory. It’s operational reality. In this episode, we cover: * Agentic AI in finance operations * Revenue recognition and contract analysis at scale * Cash application and exception handling * Document understanding in production * How automation creates operating leverage by decoupling growth from headcount If you’re wondering what “running an enterprise with agents” actually looks like beyond pilots and proofs of concept — this episode gives you practical answers.

From Strategy to System: Designing an Automation-First SAP Transformation

Send us a feedback [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520656/fan_mail/new] In the second episode of this three-part series, the conversation shifts from leadership principles to real-world execution. Dr. Nick Kabanov and co-host Dr. Mark Darbyshire are joined by Mihai Faur, CIO at UiPath, to unpack how those principles shaped UiPath’s automation-first SAP transformation. The discussion covers: * Why UiPath chose a clean core approach over heavy SAP customization * How decisions were made between automation, APIs, and ABAP * Where automation accelerated testing and reduced go-live risk * The trade-offs enterprise leaders face when designing ERP systems for change This episode is a practical look at how strategic intent turns into system architecture — and why automation needs to be designed into transformation programs, not added after the fact.

Who Decides? Leadership, Trust, and Decision Authority in the Agentic Enterprise

Send us a feedback [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520656/fan_mail/new] As AI and agentic systems become more autonomous, enterprise leaders face a fundamental question: who decides what these systems are allowed to do? In this episode, Nick Kabanov and co-host Mark Darbyshire sit down with Mihai Faur, CIO at UiPath, to explore how leadership, trust, and accountability shape real-world automation decisions. Rather than focusing on hype or tools, the conversation goes deep into: * How leaders assess risk and reversibility in AI-driven decisions * Why human-in-the-loop design is still essential in the enterprise * The trade-offs between speed, control, and accountability * Why leadership must be willing to publicly defend the decisions automation makes * How automation becomes a long-term strategic capability, not a short-term efficiency play This episode sets the foundation for the series, framing automation and agentic AI as leadership challenges first — and technology challenges second.

AI is changing the testing game: here's what leaders need to know

Send us a feedback [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520656/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with Amit Rosenberger, a veteran of the software testing industry, to unpack how AI agents are reshaping the way organisations think about quality, speed, and trust. From automating test creation to making intelligent release decisions, we explore what this shift means for business leaders, and how to stay ahead as testing becomes more autonomous.