AI as a Teammate: Becoming an “Agent Boss” with Rahan Arif
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Behind the SME with Rahan Arif, Co-founder of BossUp
AI is moving from tool to teammate, and that changes what leadership looks like inside an SME.
In this episode of Behind the SME, Adam Kene speaks with Rahan Arif, a seasoned entrepreneur and transformation leader with nearly two decades at the forefront of digital disruption. Rahan has built and scaled product organisations across cloud, low code, automation, and AI, delivering platforms that have reshaped how enterprises operate. Now, as a founder at BossUp, he is focused on the Agent Boss economy and what it takes to build an AI collaborative future.
Rahan cuts through the noise and gets practical:
- What agentic AI actually means and why it is the next big shift
- Why SMEs often freeze when tech moves fast, and how to move anyway
- How to lead AI agents with the right guardrails and accountability
- A real example of using agents to plan and execute work end to end, using a marketing campaign
This episode is essential for SME founders, leaders, and managers who want to use AI to move faster without losing control. It is also for operators who are responsible for delivery, growth, or customer experience and need a clear way to turn AI into practical outcomes.
🎙️ Behind the SME is hosted by Adam Kene, CEO of Kene, exploring the real stories and lessons from the entrepreneurs and leaders powering the UK’s SME economy.
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