Aug 07, 2026
AI agent workflow automation software development: the build decision that actually matters
Model choice isn't the decision that matters most in agent workflow automation. Autonomy level and escalation design are.
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A serial maker of SaaS products and AI agents, I’ve built and launched 10+ tools, grown products to thousands of users, and taken multiple ventures. I share the process what works, what breaks, and how builders can ship faster and smarter. Previously a data scientist at a Big Four consulting firm.
Model choice isn't the decision that matters most in agent workflow automation. Autonomy level and escalation design are.
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