Vijoy Pandey

Vijoy Pandey, SVP at Outshift by Cisco, shares insights on creating the "Internet of Agents" to improve collaboration among diverse agent systems from vendors like Salesforce and Microsoft. He discusses the challenges of integrating these systems and introduces AGNTCY, an open-source project aimed at enhancing interoperability. Vijoy breaks down the four phases of agent collaboration and reveals SLIM, a new transport layer ensuring secure, real-time communication. The conversation sheds light on overcoming semantic challenges and the importance of evolving communication protocols in AI.

Vijoy Pandey, an engineering researcher and head of OutShift at Cisco, envisions a society where humans and AI agents collaborate on scientific discoveries and physical tasks. He discusses his work on AGNTCY, an open-source platform designed for agent-human interaction. Vijoy delves into the importance of trustworthy AI, the challenges of traditional identity management, and the future of access control with T3BAC. He emphasizes the need for open standards and community involvement to ensure smooth integration into various systems.

Vijoy Pandey, Senior Vice President of Outshift by Cisco and an expert in AI startups, shares his insights on building successful AI ventures. He outlines a 4-step blueprint for startups and discusses how AI can tackle challenges in sustainability, healthcare, and education. The conversation highlights the potential of AI to democratize knowledge and enhance creativity, while also addressing the hurdles smaller companies face against tech giants. Vijoy emphasizes the importance of human skills in working alongside AI for a better future.