Thursday, 17 September, 2026
AI Agents Could Become the Next Members of Startup Teams
By TechShots Studio
AI agents are increasingly taking on tasks traditionally handled by early startup employees, including engineering, customer support, research, and operations. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, executives from Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland discussed how founders may rethink hiring as AI agents become capable of completing complex, multistep work. The shift also raises questions about human oversight, accountability, company culture, and which responsibilities should remain with people.
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