Pat Grady quote, Jan 14, 2026

Partner, Sequoia Capital · Jan 14, 2026 · Essay, 2026: This is AGI

Users won’t save a few hours here and there – they’ll go from working as an IC to managing a team of agents.

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Said by: Pat Grady, Partner, Sequoia Capital
Where: 2026: This is AGI
Topics: Agents, Work
Company: Sequoia Capital
Source: sequoiacap.com/article/2026-this-is-agi

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