Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
This session will explore how early-stage companies are building teams where humans and AI agents work alongside each other — and how founders can do that without sacrificing speed, accountability, or culture. Learn more at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, AI agents are becoming increasingly involved in early-stage company teams, potentially taking on engineering, customer support, research, and operational tasks that were previously handled by humans. This raises questions about delegation, ownership, accountability, and the role of humans in AI-driven teams.
At the Builders Stage, Josh Reeves, Michelle Johnson, and John Koelliker discuss how early-stage companies can effectively incorporate AI agents into their teams while maintaining speed, accountability, and culture. The discussion touches on the balance between delegating work to AI agents for faster operations and maintaining key human roles that require judgment, responsibility, and the ability to build relationships and company culture.
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