What Happens When Al Agents Can Spend Your Money?

AI agents are transforming business workflows by automating routine tasks like meeting preparation, email management, and data analysis. Jean-Denis Greze, founder of Town and former CTO of Plaid, explains that successful AI integration requires a product-led approach that prioritizes user experience over enterprise compliance hurdles. By maintaining model neutrality, Town allows businesses to leverage the most effective AI models without being locked into a single provider, ensuring long-term flexibility and data ownership. This shift from manual processes to autonomous agents enables even non-technical users to deploy custom solutions, such as optimizing inventory pricing or managing complex scheduling. Ultimately, the future of work lies in AI agents that operate at machine speed, reducing friction and allowing human employees to focus on high-value strategic decision-making rather than administrative toil.