Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews) The Rise of Agentic AI: Aaref Hilaly on the Future of Human-Machine Teams
Sep 12, 2025
Aaref Hilaly, a Partner at Bain Capital Ventures with a focus on AI-native startups, shares insights into the future of agentic AI. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing venture investment and redefining work productivity. Hilaly highlights the potential for automation in legal and healthcare sectors and the importance of a unique entrepreneurial mindset. He also introduces emerging trends like vibe coding, making tech accessible, and emphasizes the growing role of personal AI assistants in enhancing creativity and efficiency.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Every Person Will Manage Agent Armies
- Every person will manage an 'army of agents' that complete tasks autonomously.
- Agents let humans focus on higher-order work by eliminating repetitive, brainless tasks.
Use Vendors To Speed Internal AI Gains
- Companies should prioritize using vendors to make internal operations efficient instead of building in-house.
- Start with AI for co-generated customer support and vertical workflows like legal and healthcare.
AI Layers Can Improve Healthcare Experience
- AI can layer over healthcare workflows to absorb friction without forcing clinical systems to change.
- This approach improves consumer experience now and can later aid clinical outcomes.
