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Entrepreneur
a day ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Autonomous Agents Are Revolutionizing Software As We Know It
Autonomous agents are the new product strategy for SaaS. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Let's be honest, most SaaS updates today are still "smarter features." Better dashboards, improved AI summaries and predictive filters that shave off seconds from workflows. They're helpful, but … they're still passive. However, most of these features still depend on users knowing what to do. Autonomous agents change this equation. Let's explore why autonomous agents are becoming the new operating layer of SaaS. Related: From Co-Pilot to Co-Worker: Where the AI Assistant Journey is Headed to Next Autonomous agents: The new growth layer for SaaS Autonomous agents are systems that decide and act instead of simply responding to user actions. They're software entities designed to interpret goals, make decisions and take action on their own. Instead of "How can we help users complete tasks faster?" We ask, "What tasks can the product handle on its own?" Smarter features are reactive. They rely on user input to trigger a defined outcome. A predictive tag sorter remains inactive until you manually upload or categorize new data. Recommendation engine generates suggestions only after you've provided enough browsing behavior to inform its model. Automated test scripts validate expected behavior, but often fail when faced with unexpected inputs or dynamic UI changes. CI pipeline trigger runs tests on schedule or commit, but doesn't monitor environmental factors or adapt based on risk levels. Autonomous agents operate like collaborative teammates, navigating complexity and ambiguity on your behalf. They can: Analyze a backlog, identify dependencies and sequence upcoming releases Monitor user behavior, detect churn risk and initiate personalized retention flows Orchestrate test automation across environments, handle failures and self-optimize coverage This represents decision intelligence built into next-generation software, not just feature intelligence. Related: Insights on the Impact of AI in the Vertical SaaS industry Where agents are already changing SaaS DNA Autonomous agents are already embedding themselves across the software stack: DevOps platforms: Deployment agents monitor post-release metrics and trigger rollbacks before issues escalate. Customer success systems: Retention agents proactively trigger support playbooks when churn risk is detected. Marketing tools: Budget optimization agents dynamically shift ad spend across platforms based on performance, requiring no manual approval. They're goal-driven decision makers with embedded memory, context awareness and execution autonomy. Why autonomous agents drive product adoption When SaaS products integrate autonomous agents, they help with user stickiness and adoption beyond what was previously possible: 4x uplift in code deployment: Noibu accelerated its code deployment frequency by 4x using LambdaTest's autonomous agenting testing, streamlining releases and enabling quicker, high-quality updates. 45% faster time-to-value: Agentic automations have shaved onboarding time by up to 45%, accelerating value realization and reducing early user drop-off. Improved user engagement : Products integrating autonomous agents report 60–80% faster workflows, with agents that automate repetitive tasks seeing higher regular usage frequency and improved retention. Active user growth (DAU/MAU): DAU/MAU growth reflects increased stickiness; agents that automate repetitive tasks see higher regular usage frequency. Higher customer satisfaction scores (CSAT & NPS): 55% of SaaS users say that personalization powered by agents influences their decision to remain active; 60% are more likely to recommend agent-enabled products. Why SaaS needs to make this leap now Markets are shifting. AI-native companies are launching with agent-first frameworks. User expectations are evolving. Gen Z and millennial teams want outcomes, not toolkits. Investor narratives are increasingly focused on intelligent automation and productivity expansion. Autonomous agents represent a fundamental strategy that redefines user expectations from software. SaaS founders and product leaders who embed agents into their platforms will build intelligent collaborators to take on complete responsibility and execute with purpose in the near future. Related: What You Need to Know About 'AI Agents' and Why We Are One Step Closer to The Jetsons Think beyond smarter features Smarter features help users work better. Autonomous agents let them stop working on what doesn't matter. This goes beyond bots, automation scripts or background tasks. It's about building SaaS platforms that actively participate in solving problems without constant instruction. The future winners in SaaS will build software that thinks, decides and acts as a true partner in getting work done, rather than just offering faster filters or better dashboards. Autonomous agents represent the next evolution in software. The transformation has already begun.
Entrepreneur
10-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
How to Speak So People Pay Attention
Let's be honest, public speaking can feel a little like karaoke night. You want to make an impact, but part of you is just hoping no one throws anything at you or boos you off stage. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Or maybe for you public speaking feels a bit like trying to cook in front of a crowd. You know the recipe and you're hoping that all the ingredients will come together in harmony, but deep down you're wondering if the whole thing's about to go up in flames amidst the pressure of everyone watching. The truth is, you don't need to be perfect to have an impact when you speak. In fact, you don't need to be the loudest person in the room, or the funniest, or even the most polished. You just need to be real (while still doing a great job). That's what the best speakers do: they make people feel something and are very real. This is when the audience doesn't just hear you, they remember you and you have their full attention. So how do you build this level of engagement when you deliver your next talk or presentation? In this article I've shared my top five tips that ensure people actually listen when you speak. 1. Say it clearly, not cleverly Many people try to pack too much into a talk. They over-explain or over-polish, and the message is quickly lost. The best speakers are those that get to the point and cut the fluff because simplicity isn't a downgrade, it's a strength and it sticks. You don't need fancy language to sound smart, you just need to be understood. This comes from knowing your audience's specific way of thinking and speaking. When you are able to communicate in this way and "enter their world" you can achieve connection and clarity. 2. Create a moment, not a monologue If you're the only one in the room who feels involved, the audience has already checked out. The best talks feel like shared experiences. You're not there to lecture, you're there to make people feel part of something, so make your talk an experience. For example, you could ask a real, thought-provoking question, and make sure to pause and hear their answers. You could also share a powerful or even funny story. Let people laugh, let them breathe and make them think. Even when you're the only one with a mic, it should feel like a two-way experience and almost conversational. 3. Let the real you show up With every speaker I have seen and worked with, we have discussed the importance of being authentic. Perfection is forgettable, realness is what people connect to. That moment when your voice shakes when you tell a story that matters to you. When you laugh at your own misstep, drop something or are a little rough around the edges. It is in these moments things are simply, you. Despite people thinking that it can take away from your authority, it actually does the opposite. It humanises you a little bit more and those are the things people remember, so don't try to polish yourself into someone you're not. Bring the version of you that's honest, real and relatable - the one that is human - and then you will see that's how people lean in. 4. Use rhythm to hold attention Allow me to state the obvious, but your voice is an incredibly important tool. When used correctly it moves rooms, but when done poorly it can ruin your delivery. Flat, one-speed delivery makes even the best content fall flat. A good talk has movement, with high and lows. It is these changes that pull in and move the audience. Let the important parts slow down, let the energy rise when the story gets going, and then pause where it matters. It doesn't need to be perfect, it needs to land. Just be present with how it feels for the room, noticing what speed and rhythm is resonating with them, and speak like you're really there. 5. Make sure there's one thing they remember Your audience isn't going to take in everything you say, but they will remember one key message if you make it clear. Before you get up to speak, ask yourself: what's the one idea I want people to carry with them? What's the sentence they might repeat to someone else or quote months later? If your message is scattered it won't land, but if everything ties back to one big idea, that's what sticks. It's clear you don't have to be the best speaker in the room to be the one people remember. You just have to care about the people in front of you and speak like it matters. Be clear, be human and build a moment they can feel and connect with. Whether you're presenting on a large stage or in a meeting, by prioritising clarity, creating a moment, remaining authentic, building rhythm and reinforcing your one central idea, you can speak with purpose and make it count.
