Agentic AI: The Hype, The Hope, and The Reality

Agentic AI is more than just a buzzword, it’s changing how businesses think about automation, outcomes, and intelligence. But with the hype comes confusion, overpromises, and risks that leaders need to watch out for.

In this episode of Visionary Voices, Ankit Verma, AI Technical Architect and GenAI Transformation Leader at TO THE NEW, breaks down:

What Agentic AI really is (and what it’s not)
Why “agent washing” is becoming a problem in the market
The key framework to identify truly “AI-worthy” use cases
Common pitfalls like cost overruns, chaos, and lack of control
Practical advice to avoid falling for shiny demos and failed pilots

Whether you’re a tech leader, innovator, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what matters: measurable outcomes, governance, and smart adoption.

About the Speaker

Ankit Verma

Ankit Verma is an AI Technical Architect and GenAI Transformation Leader at TO THE NEW, with over 12 years of experience in technology. He specializes in architecting scalable AI solutions, multi-agent AI systems, and enterprise-wide AI transformation aligned with business outcomes. His experience spans insurance, healthcare, OTT, HR automation, and multimodal AI, with a focus on turning AI innovation into measurable business value.

Ankit Verma

AI Technical Architect and GenAI Transformation Leader