Best Business Impact: Agents That Move Metrics
Vote for the Agent.ai agent that provides the most business impact in our first ever Community Choice Awards.
As part of our ongoing celebration of the Agent.ai 2025 Community Choice Awards, it’s time to spotlight the ones that get results. The ones that drive strategy, support teams, and make measurable business outcomes not just possible—but easier.
This post honors the nominees in the “Best Business Impact” category—agents that roll up their sleeves and do real work across strategy, growth, marketing, sales, and operations.
If you’re looking for inspiration on how AI can deliver actual ROI, look no further.
What Makes an Agent High Impact?
The agents in this category were selected because they:
- Drive clear business outcomes (pipeline, revenue, efficiency, insight).
- Fit seamlessly into professional workflows.
- Reduce manual effort while increasing strategic value.
- Scale the kind of work that’s hard to do consistently without help.
These agents are doing what AI does best: amplifying human potential inside the business engine.
Nominees for Best Business Impact
Podcast Prep Agent
By Tim Macchi
What it does: This agent helps podcast hosts prepare for guest interviews by researching the guest’s background, highlighting talking points, and drafting intro questions—all in minutes.
Why it’s impactful: Podcasting is a powerful brand and thought leadership channel—but prep takes hours. This agent turns a manual research sprint into a polished guest brief in seconds. It's a must-have for marketing teams and creators who care about quality and speed.
Know Your Customer’s Business | for CSMs
By Alex Watling
What it does: Customer Success Managers input a company name, and the agent surfaces strategic priorities, recent news, financials, and risks—helping them show up smarter and more relevant.
Why it’s impactful: Great CSMs tailor every interaction—but that level of prep takes time. This agent makes personalization scalable, ensuring every check-in is informed, consultative, and more likely to drive retention.
Sales Coaching Questioner
By Vikram Ekambaram
What it does: This agent acts as a virtual sales coach, asking reps structured questions about their deals and offering feedback to sharpen their thinking and execution.
Why it’s impactful: Pipeline reviews and deal coaching are critical—but hard to scale. This agent supports reps in real time, helping them think critically, spot risks, and level up without waiting for manager 1:1s.
Find Grant Funding Matches for Your Startup
By Julia Turnbull
What it does: Input your startup’s stage, focus, and location, and this agent identifies relevant grant opportunities and funding programs you’re eligible for.
Why it’s impactful: Non-dilutive funding is a lifeline for early-stage startups—but researching grants is often overwhelming. This agent makes the search simple and strategic, saving hours and uncovering opportunities most founders miss.
Compare Software
By Hugh Durkin
What it does: This agent allows users to input two or more SaaS products and get a side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, integrations, and value—complete with summary analysis.
Why it’s impactful: From IT buyers to startup teams, software decisions are critical and complex. This agent compresses hours of web research into a clean, structured, and surprisingly nuanced comparison. It’s like a software analyst in a box.
Vote for the Agents Driving Real Results
Ready to cast your ballot? Visit the official voting page and support the agent you think had the greatest business impact in 2025 so far. Voting is open until July 31, and every vote helps highlight how agentic AI is transforming work.
