Agentic AI isn't just a buzzword — it's the next evolution of how high-performing teams work. In this episode, Michael Nardone, Cloud Solutions Director and Distinguished Technologist at Insight, joins Jillian Viner to explore how agentic AI is reshaping workflows, empowering employees, and driving business outcomes. From vibe coding to strategic imperatives for the C-suite, this is a must-listen for leaders navigating the AI era.

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00:00:00 – Welcome/intro 
00:00:03 – Why Agentic AI now – Urgency & tech adoption curve
00:00:29 – Tech eras – Internet → Cloud → Mobile → AI
00:01:36 – Defining Agentic AI – AI with decision-making power
00:03:58 – Ideas to execution – Agents completing tasks autonomously
00:05:00 – Workflow example – Automating onboarding with AI
00:06:58 – Game-changer – AI doing the legwork for you
00:09:39 – Human oversight – People enrich AI outputs
00:12:38 – Adoption reality – 48% use AI, maturity varies
00:15:01 – Enterprise use cases – Copilot, Azure AI, ServiceNow
00:17:01 – Healthcare example – AI fixing patient workflow errors
00:24:00 – Vibe coding – Creative coding flow with AI
00:26:38 – Accessibility – Lowering barriers for non-developers
00:31:18 – Agentic SDLC – Integrating AI into dev lifecycle
00:36:02 – Governance & risk – Guardrails and AI gateways
00:39:59 – Leaders' playbook – Key questions before starting
00:47:20 – Choosing platforms – Avoid lock-in, ensure flexibility

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