Your startup’s next teammate might be an AI agent: Gusto, Insight Partners, and Leland explain what that changes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

AI agents now manage engineering, support, research, and operations in early-stage startups. Founders must choose tasks for delegation versus human handling. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Gusto’s CEO Josh Reeves, Insight Partners’ VP Michelle Johnson, and Leland’s CEO John Koelliker will discuss building hybrid teams that preserve speed, accountability, and culture. The session covers ownership, decision-making, and hiring priorities for revenue and talent functions.