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Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional

602. Jacob Bank, Founder of Relay.app, No-code AI Agents

Mar 3, 2025
Jacob Bank, founder and CEO of Relay.app, introduces the revolutionary world of AI agents designed to boost business productivity. He explains how these agents operate like interns, handling tasks through API calls and user interactions. Jacob discusses the limitations of AI agents in sensitive operations and showcases innovative applications like automating meeting preparations. The conversation also covers various AI agent models and addresses user-friendly no-code workflows, empowering non-technical users to streamline their tasks efficiently.
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  • AI agents are evolving beyond traditional chatbots, enabling users to delegate complex tasks and enhance productivity through automation.
  • Relay.app provides a no-code interface that empowers non-technical users to create and customize AI agents tailored to their specific needs.

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The Evolving Role of AI Agents

AI agents are poised to transform tasks traditionally assigned to junior employees or interns, enabling them to operate autonomously in the background. Unlike standard chatbots that generate text-based responses, these agents can perform complex multi-step activities and execute tasks directly within software tools. For instance, an AI agent can autonomously create a weekly blog post by selecting a recipe, drafting content, and even publishing it. This shift from being mere conversational partners to active task managers allows users to delegate more work and streamline their workflows significantly.

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