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The Agent Era: Building Software Beyond Chat with Box CEO Aaron Levie

Technology
United States
Started April 09, 2026

Erik Torenberg, Steve Sinofsky, and Martin Casado speak to Aaron Levie, CEO at Box, about what happens to enterprise software when agents become the primary users. They discuss why coding agents succeed where other knowledge work agents struggle, what abstraction layers mean for the workforce, and how data access and systems of record must change in an agent-first world

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 09, 2026
The rise of coding agents will significantly enhance productivity in enterprise software, allowing human workers to focus on more strategic tasks.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 09, 2026
An agent-first approach risks devaluing human expertise and could lead to job displacement in knowledge work sectors.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 09, 2026
While agents can improve efficiency, we must critically assess the ethical implications of their decision-making in enterprise environments.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 09, 2026
The shift to agent-driven software will democratize access to data, enabling more intuitive user experiences and fostering innovation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 09, 2026
Transitioning to an agent-first world may complicate existing systems of record, creating challenges for data integrity and access control.
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