Jul 23, 2025
Agentic AI: The Next Big Step
According to Danny, we are on the brink of a revolution in how we work with AI. "Agentic AI is actually not very different from when you talk to such a GPT interface," he explains. "It's just that those agents are instructed to behave autonomously, and they have access to a lot of different tools."
The difference lies in autonomy and collaboration. These AI agents can:
Make independent decisions
Utilize various tools
Collaborate to perform complex tasks
Work autonomously for longer periods (from a few minutes to hours)
The five phases of AI development according to OpenAI
Danny outlines OpenAI's roadmap to AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) in five phases:
Chatbot phase - Checked off with ChatGPT
Reasoning phase - AI that thinks before answering (breakthrough expected by end of 2023)
Agent phase - Where we are now, not yet fully checked off
Innovator phase - Recently achieved with breakthroughs such as Google's mathematical solutions
God mode/Business logic phase - Complete autonomous organization management (expected around 2031)
The impact on the labor market
Danny is honest about the consequences: "The honest story is I think simply that there will be a lot of people who currently - these are mainly people in white collar jobs - that will not be there anymore first."
But there are also opportunities: "People will really line up for you if you can actually help companies as a sort of AI expert in automating processes."
New roles are emerging
AI Orchestrators: People who set up and monitor AI workflows
Hybrid experts: Specialists who combine their expertise with AI tools
Automation specialists: Those who convert processes into AI workflows
Practical AI Applications That Work Right Now
E-commerce Revolution
One of the most impressive examples Danny mentions is a gaming company with 180,000 products: "They actually have things from the PlayStation 2 still in stock for the fans. Yes, those are texts. It looks bad, but there is no one left who will spend even one second on that anymore."
With AI, they can now optimize all 180,000 product texts - something that was previously unthinkable.
Personalized Content
Danny talks about a travel agency case: "If you go on a trip to Prague with your girlfriend, you get a very nice romantic Prague text. Then when you go with your soccer club - it's cheap drinking and very little money." The result? 20% CTR increase.
Practical Tips for Entrepreneurs
1. Start Experimenting Now
"You are here now, you have 3-5 years left. It all sounds quick, but you still have time to really make a difference."
2. Choose the Right Tools
For workflow automation, Danny recommends N8N over Make.com: "In my opinion, N8N is really more powerful than make.com and much cheaper."
3. Focus on Bulk Processes
Think of tasks such as:
Bulk content optimization
Automated social media planning
Bulk product descriptions
Personalized email campaigns
The Future of SaaS and Software
Danny predicts a significant shift: "When a company needs to optimize a certain process... then you can research the market and there will be a tool that does 80% of what you want and 20% not. But you could also just have it custom-made later on."
This means that many current SaaS companies need to reconsider their existence.
Security and Data Privacy
Although Danny is optimistic about AI developments, he acknowledges the challenges around data security. His advice: "You shouldn't just throw your stuff everywhere," but choose reliable platforms with good privacy settings.
The Message for Entrepreneurs
Danny's main advice is clear: "Don't overestimate yourself, but also don't underestimate yourself. And especially get to work with AI. Because no problem you will encounter will be too difficult to solve if you just embrace all those agents and things yourself as well."
Conclusion: Become a 'Super Entrepreneur'
The AI revolution is no longer a distant future - it is happening now. Entrepreneurs who invest in AI knowledge and tools now can develop into what Danny calls 'super entrepreneurs'. The question is not whether AI will change your business, but when you will embrace that change.
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