Software in the Age of Agents | The a16z Show
a16z·1,067 views·Jul 7, 2026Score and analysis
Summary
Steven Sinofsky and Seema Amble, with host Elena Burger, dissect the shift towards 'headless software' and AI agents in enterprise applications.They explain that systems like SAP and Salesforce are sticky due to deeply embedded business logic and operational dependencies, not just data, challenging the idea that APIs can easily replace them.The discussion highlights how exception handling and nuanced workflows, rather than simple automation, define the complexity and durability of enterprise software.Ultimately, they identify startup opportunities in bridging gaps between established players and enabling new agentic workflows that leverage existing enterprise data.
7.9
VIDSCORE
Summary
Steven Sinofsky and Seema Amble, with host Elena Burger, dissect the shift towards 'headless software' and AI agents in enterprise applications.They explain that systems like SAP and Salesforce are sticky due to deeply embedded business logic and operational dependencies, not just data, challenging the idea that APIs can easily replace them.The discussion highlights how exception handling and nuanced workflows, rather than simple automation, define the complexity and durability of enterprise software.Ultimately, they identify startup opportunities in bridging gaps between established players and enabling new agentic workflows that leverage existing enterprise data.
Breakdown
Substance & Depth
6.5
Engaging
8.0
Fresh Insights
8.3
Participant Expertise
8.6
Discussion Quality
7.9
Natural Flow
8.6
Production Quality
6.4
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