In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee and Rich break down the growing AI agent war and why every software company suddenly wants to own your intelligence layer. They unpack what this shift means for businesses, why the market is getting louder and more confusing, and how leaders should think about control, customization, and long term AI strategy. If you are trying to make sense of where AI fits into your business, this conversation cuts through the hype.

Lee and Rich explore the difference between helpful AI tools and overreaching SaaS platforms, why not every vendor should be trusted with your agentic workforce, and how horizontal software companies may be pushing too far beyond their core value. They also dig into SaaS sprawl, platform lock-in, the importance of systems of record, and why vertically integrated software may be better positioned to support meaningful AI adoption. Along the way, they compare today’s AI boom to the dot com era and explain why the next wave will reward companies that stay focused on fundamentals instead of buzzwords.

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