Vertical AI agent for documented, verifiable professional work
Build a product-focused AI application for a specific profession where the work is documented and its outputs can be checked. Start by assisting with existing work, then progress toward taking actions and completing the workflow autonomously.
From a16z — Why AI Demand Is Outrunning Compute Supply at 53:05
Problem: Knowledge workers spend time on repetitive research, preparation, coding, and other workflow tasks that can be enhanced or eventually performed by AI.
For: Professionals and organizations in domains such as legal services and software development, where source material, procedures, and outputs are relatively verifiable.
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Examples
- Cursor: described as a product-focused coding application that progressed toward autonomy from a practical starting point.