One of Boston’s most influential tech leaders is working on a new AI agents platform

HubSpot cofounder Dharmesh Shah launched Agent.ai, a platform that showcases and enables the creation of AI agents capable of performing complex, multi-step tasks independently.

The core concept: AI agents represent an evolution beyond simple AI assistants, performing more sophisticated tasks by combining multiple AI services and data sources.

• Unlike traditional AI assistants that handle single tasks, agents can work autonomously across various platforms and services
• Agents can gather information from multiple sources, coordinate with other AI tools, and complete complex assignments like comprehensive travel planning or company research
• The technology differs from Microsoft’s Copilot by putting AI in the driver’s seat while humans architect the framework

Platform growth and features: Agent.ai has quickly established itself as a significant player in the emerging AI agent ecosystem.

• The platform has attracted 230,000 registered users and 250,000 newsletter subscribers
• Over 280 different agents are available on the site, with Shah personally creating 17 of them
• All services are currently free, though paid features may be introduced in the future
• Popular tools include logo design, cover letter generation, and YouTube video transcription

Flagship application: The Company Research Agent demonstrates the platform’s potential for transforming time-intensive tasks.

• This tool compiles comprehensive company dossiers by gathering data from multiple services including Google, OpenAI, HubSpot, and Perplexity
• The agent reduces hours of manual research to approximately 60 seconds
• Current limitations include accuracy issues, particularly with historical data and company details

Business implications: Agent.ai’s development model offers insights into innovation at established companies.

• Shah developed Agent.ai through his personal LLC using freelancers, allowing for rapid iteration and experimentation
• HubSpot may acquire the platform for $1, similar to Shah’s previous AI chatbot project ChatSpot
• The company might dedicate a full HubSpot team to Agent.ai later this year

Market outlook and adoption: Industry experts predict significant growth in AI agent implementation across businesses.

• CapGemini reports 82% of companies expect to adopt AI agents within three years
• The technology could fundamentally reshape digital work within two years
• Competitors are emerging, with ChatGPT recently introducing its own agent called Operator

Future trajectory: While Agent.ai shows promise in automating complex tasks, ongoing accuracy challenges and the need for human verification suggest the technology is still evolving toward its full potential, though its rapid adoption indicates strong market demand for more sophisticated AI solutions.