The 5 AI agents I tell every executive to build first

As AI continues to transform how we work, it’s tempting to ask how it can help us get more done. But it’s also worth asking how it can help us save more time. Or how it can help us focus more on the most important — and human — parts of our jobs.

Agentic AI is opening up new possibilities, especially for busy executives who spend so much time in meetings or traveling. As the next evolutionary step from gen AI, AI agents go beyond responding to prompts. Instead, they can pursue specific goals and complete tasks in the background. That makes them ideal for executives who want to offload recurring tasks or workflows to focus on the parts of the job that only humans can do.

When I work with leaders at Google, I often recommend starting with these five AI agents to help bring this approach to life. Even better, all these agents can be built using natural language within Gemini Enterprise’s Agent Designer — no coding required.

1. Sentiment Analyst powers better follow-ups with sharper insight

Leading meetings means balancing presentation and observation. That’s not always easy.

A Sentiment Analyst reviews your meeting transcripts using natural-language processing to gauge attendee tone and reaction. It highlights moments of engagement and confusion, giving you clearer insight into what did and didn’t resonate.

This makes your follow-up more targeted. Communication is more intentional. And it helps you stay fully present and engaged with everyone in the meeting.

2. Schedule Auditor aligns executives’ calendars with their true priorities

The way you want to spend your working hours doesn’t always match your reality. A Schedule Auditor compares what you say about your priorities with how you actually spend your time.

It checks in at the start of each quarter, then pulls your calendar data from the previous three months into a single report. This visibility helps you adjust commitments and rebalance priorities. You can bring your daily workflows back in line with your leadership goals.

3. Daily Briefing Agent helps leaders start the day with clarity

Most mornings start with the time-consuming duties of scanning inboxes, checking calendars, and reviewing news. But having a Daily Briefing Agent is like getting personalized newsletters customized just for you. Each morning you receive a concise summary of:

• To-dos
• Key meetings
• Relevant news externally
• Upcoming deadlines

You start the day ready and clear about what’s ahead. That clarity builds confidence and reduces decision fatigue.

4. Investor Relations Coach improves executive prep for critical meetings

High-stakes conversations like investor meetings reward preparation.

An Investor Relations Coach Agent scans your calendar for upcoming investor meetings. A week before, it reviews your Drive and emails to identify questions you should expect. Then, it shares suggested talking points and potential responses. You can even create personas based on past calls (i.e., The Inquisitor, The Optimist) and get talking points on how to handle each of those personalities.

You can enter every important meeting feeling more prepared and confident. You know what’s likely to come up and what you want to emphasize.

5. Gratitude Reminder Agent helps leaders celebrate wins and strengthen culture

When things get busy, it can be hard for executives to pause and celebrate those who make great work possible. A Gratitude Reminder Agent keeps an eye on your emails and updates you about colleagues stepping up or going above and beyond. You can then recognize your MVPs personally.

These small moments of recognition create lasting impact. They build trust and reinforce the culture you want to lead.

Where to start

If you’re new to agentic AI, start small. Pick one recurring task that takes time but adds little strategic value. Automate that first. Then build from there. A few minutes saved turns into an hour. An hour turns into space to think. And space to think enables better decisions. Reclaim time where it counts with agentic AI.

Ready to give it a try? Explore Gemini Enterprise — Google’s agentic platform that seamlessly connects your apps, like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, to help you build AI agents and automate workflows. To get started, check out these demos and tutorials on building your first agent.