The next great wave of artificial intelligence — agentic AI — is drawing comparisons to the early days of the internet. In a recent MarketWatch article by Jon Swartz, industry veteran Anthony Bay, a partner at Techquity and former executive at Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, shares why patience and perspective are key as this emerging technology finds its footing.

Anthony explores how technology has moved from being a support function to a central driver of corporate performance — and why that shift demands new thinking from CEOs, boards, and investors. He discusses how software continues to “eat the world,” what that means for governance and accountability, and how non-technical leaders can better oversee technology as a source of both risk and competitive advantage.

The piece offers a glimpse into Al’s leadership during his time at Amazon, where he helped shape Alexa’s evolution from an ambitious idea to a global platform. It also reflects the thoughtful, pragmatic approach he brings to every technology challenge — one that balances innovation, user experience, and real-world impact.