Most companies are experimenting with generative AI — but 95% of pilots fail to deliver ROI. Why? Because pilots aren’t built to scale.

In this episode, I unpack the latest MIT research on the GenAI Divide and explain why standalone AI projects rarely move the needle for the business. More importantly, I show how agentic automation platforms like UiPath embed AI into workflows, add governance, and drive outcomes that matter to the C-suite: reduced cost-to-serve, scalable operations, and stronger compliance.

If you’re a CFO, COO, or CIO wondering how to move from AI experiments to real business value, this 8-minute conversation is for you.

In this insightful episode of Agents of Pathcast, host Nick Kabanov interviews Boris Krumrey, Global Vice President for Automation Innovation at UiPath, about the transformative potential of agentic automation for business leaders.

Boris explains how agentic automation represents a revolutionary leap beyond traditional RPA, enabling systems to make complex decisions and operate with greater autonomy. He discusses the critical infrastructure requirements, including cloud dependencies and the need for effective orchestration layers that integrate with existing systems.

The conversation explores how business leaders should approach ROI differently with agentic automation—not just as a cost-saving measure but as a complete rethinking of work processes. Boris shares compelling examples of startups building "augmented organizations" with significantly fewer people by leveraging AI agents.

For C-suite executives beginning their agentic automation journey, Boris offers practical advice on testing enterprise readiness, defining lighthouse use cases, and implementing changes in isolated departments before scaling. He emphasizes the evolving relationship between IT and business, suggesting that CIOs need to become more business-focused while business leaders need greater technical understanding.