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How AI-native companies turn workflows into operating capability
- Author
- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
- Published
- 8 September 2026
- Reading time
- 1 min
- Publication type
- Knowledge Resource
- Availability
- Open access
AI-native companies, exemplified by Basis, Clay, and Exa Labs, are leveraging AI agents to transform core operational workflows such as onboarding, account management, and developer integrations. This approach enables these companies to convert traditional workflows into advanced operating capabilities, offering insights applicable to other enterprises.
Why it matters
The adoption of AI agents by AI-native companies to enhance fundamental operational workflows signals a significant shift in how enterprises can build and refine their core capabilities. This trend indicates a potential path for organizations to increase efficiency and adaptiveness across various functions, from customer engagement to technical infrastructure.
Key insights
- AI-native companies are integrating AI agents directly into their operational workflows.
- Specific applications of AI agents include improving onboarding processes.
- AI agents are also being utilized to enhance account management functions.
- Developer integrations represent another key area where AI agents are applied.
- This integration of AI agents aims to elevate workflows into sophisticated operating capabilities.
Source
OpenAI Research — https://openai.com/index/ai-native-company-workflows
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