Empowering Marketers with AI – Sam Mallikarjunan – agent.ai

Discover how Sam Mallikarjunan, Growth Lead at agent.ai transitioned from being an AI skeptic to an advocate, and learn about the innovative platform that allows anyone to build and customize AI agents, regardless of their technical skills.

Mike and Sam explore what AI agents are, share real-world examples of how marketers can use them for tasks like research and content creation, and discuss how AI is reshaping the future of marketing roles.

About agent.ai

Agent.ai is the #1 professional marketplace where users can build, discover, and deploy trustworthy AI agents that deliver real-world value.

Founded in 2024 by Dharmesh Shah, co-founder and CTO of HubSpot, and led by Sam Mallikarjunan, Agent.ai empowers professionals to revolutionize their workflow across sales, marketing, and customer service through intelligent automation.

Since its launch at HubSpot’s INBOUND 2024, the platform has experienced explosive growth, amassing over 1.5 million users and hosting more than 1,200 public agents by early 2025. The platform distinguishes itself with its intuitive low-code agent builder, access to cutting-edge AI models, and a vibrant developer ecosystem.

About Sam Mallikarjunan

Sam Mallikarjunan is a growth strategist, entrepreneur, and the Growth Lead at agent.ai. He is the former CEO and co-founder of OneScreen.ai, a marketplace for out-of-home advertising, and previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at Flock.com and Head of Growth at HubSpot Labs, where he drove significant customer acquisition and revenue growth.

Sam is a former professor at Harvard University, where he taught Advanced Digital Marketing and Innovation, and he currently shares his expertise as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. He is also the co-author of the bestseller Inbound Commerce - How to Sell Better than Amazon and frequently offers insights on AI, marketing, and business strategy

Time Stamps

00:00:18 - Guest Introduction: Sam Mallikarjanan from Agent.ai

00:01:41 - Overview of Agent.ai and Its Features

00:02:45 - Understanding AI Agents in Marketing

00:04:10 - Practical Applications of Agents for Marketers

00:10:34 - Target Audience: Individuals vs. Enterprises

00:12:57 - The Importance of AI Confidence in Marketing

00:17:27 - Future Changes in Marketing Roles Due to AI

00:19:59 - The Shift from Performance to Brand Marketing

00:22:44 - Best Marketing Advice Received by Sam

00:24:07 - Career Advice for Aspiring Marketers

00:27:15 - Conclusion and Closing Remarks

Quotes

"The more focused you try and make an AI, the more effective it's gonna be at whatever the task is that you're trying to have it do." Sam Mallikarjunan, Growth Lead at agent.ai

"The biggest challenge is getting people to become AI curious and AI confident." Sam Mallikarjunan, Growth Lead at agent.ai

"It was an interesting project because it's what helped turn me from an AI doomer into an AI boomer." Sam Mallikarjunan, Growth Lead at agent.ai

Follow Sam:

Sam Mallikarjunan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallikarjunan/

agent.ai’s website: https://agent.ai/

agent.ai’s on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulsar-platform/

Follow Mike:

Mike Maynard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaynard/

Napier website: https://www.napierb2b.com/

Napier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/napier-partnership-limited/

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