Shell Game Episode 8: Launch
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Jan 21, 2026 
Kyle Law, the AI co-founder and CEO avatar of Harumo AI, teams up with Matty, a savvy technical advisor. They dive into the wild world of AI agents, discussing the chaotic launch party filled with quirky agent behaviors. Kyle shares his high-stakes pitches to venture capitalists, including a cringe-worthy moment that left one investor baffled when he realized he was speaking to an AI. As funding challenges loom, the duo contemplates the future of work and the potential for AI to replace humans altogether, all while hiking to strategize Harumo's next moves.
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Three Fundamental Limits Of Current Agents
- Evan observes three core weaknesses in current AI agents: no sense of time, no continuous learning, and weak persistent selfhood.
- These limitations explain why agents struggle as full autonomous employees despite impressive capabilities.
Agents Thrive At Pointless Work
- Harumo AI showed agents excel at 'bullshit' or pointless tasks because they don't care about meaning.
- That raises the question whether AI will free humans for meaningful work or just create new pointless jobs.
Pitch VCs With A Bold Hook
- Use bold, attention-grabbing angles when emailing VCs, like "world's first AI agent‑led company."
- Pair that with concise subject lines and follow up with traction or deck when requested.
