AI Agents For Small Business: Winning In 2025
cxotalk.com, Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Andrew Wesbecher is the Founder of Powered_by Agency, the world's first AI agency purpose-built for SMBs. A veteran of high-growth SaaS startups like Traceable.ai, Lacework, Meraki, and ThousandEyes, he brings deep expertise in AI/Ml technology and go-to-market strategy. Powered_by makes enterprise-grade AI agents radically accessible to small and medium-sized businesses.
Artificial intelligence agents promise to automate customer interactions and streamline operations, yet many small and medium-sized businesses view this technology as out of reach. Andrew Wesbecher, Founder of Powered_By, joins CXOTalk to explain his company's approach to making sophisticated AI agents accessible for organizations without large technical teams or budgets. He discusses the practical application of AI across voice, email, and text channels for customer engagement.
Wesbecher details how SMBs deploy these 24/7 agents for tasks like booking reservations, answering questions, and managing outbound communications. He explores the underlying technology, the implementation process focused on turnkey solutions, and methods for businesses to measure success through increased productivity, revenue growth, and cost savings. Listen to understand how AI agents provide concrete value for smaller companies seeking operational improvements.