The Next Unicorns

Agentic AI and the Automation of Work

Mar 08, 2025

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A futuristic AI-powered unicorn in a high-tech cityscape. The unicorn has a sleek, robotic design with glowing neon circuits running along its body, symbolizing artificial intelligence and automation. Its horn emits a bright holographic light, representing data and computation. The city in the background is filled with towering skyscrapers, flying drones, and holographic billboards displaying AI-driven businesses like automated legal firms, AI-powered debt collection, and intelligent call centers. The scene has a cyberpunk aesthetic with a blend of blue and purple neon lighting.

The past three decades of tech have seen clear thematic waves: dot-com businesses in the 90s, mobile apps in the late 2000s, and "Uber for X" marketplaces in the 2010s. Each wave brought immense excitement—and investment—but ultimately, only a handful emerged as lasting winners.

Now, a new category is rapidly emerging: Agentic AI companies. Unlike their …

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