ETSA 2026: Emergent shifting focus from AI software to business automation, says CEO Mukund Jha

AI News September 21, 2026 07:00 AM

Artificial intelligence startup Emergent is expanding beyond software building to automating day-to-day functions for small businesses and expects the share of AI agent business in its revenue to increase significantly in 15-20 months, cofounder and chief executive Mukund Jha said.“We are slowly expanding into becoming an operating system for small businesses,” Jha told ET in an interview.The company is testing agents that can remain active in

ETSA 2026: Emergent shifting focus from AI software to business automation, says CEO Mukund Jha

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