About this episode
In this episode of Agents of Change, Dmitri sits down with Andrew Gargiulo, Co Founder and CEO of Accelerate AI Partners, to unpack what AI adoption really looks like inside mid market businesses.While headlines focus on advanced agents and billion dollar models, most companies are still asking a simpler question:Where do we start?Andrew shares what he is seeing on the ground across construction, engineering, finance, and professional services. From data security fears and tooling confusion to leadership hesitation, this episode breaks down the real blockers and the practical first steps that create momentum.They explore:• Why AI should be treated as a capability, not a one off project• The shift from hype to literacy inside leadership teams• Why most companies are not ready for agents yet• How tools like Copilot, Claude, and NotebookLM are changing daily workflows• Why voice based AI may be the next major unlock• What 2026 could look like for business adoptionIf you are a CEO, CFO, or executive trying to move your organisation forward without overcomplicating AI, this episode is your starting point.Start small. Build the muscle. Scale fast.
