In this episode of the Infra Pod, hosts Tim Chen and Ian Livingston welcome Joao, CEO and founder of Crew AI. The discussion dives deep into the world of AI agents, exploring the journey of Crew AI, the intricacies of multi-agent systems, and the future possibilities of automation using AI. Joe shares his personal journey, founding stories, and hot takes on the evolving landscape of AI, including the rise of open-source solutions like DeepSeek.00:00 Introduction to the Infrapod00:28 Meet Joe, CEO of Crew AI00:31 The Journey of Crew AI's Early Days02:15 From Closed-Source to Open-Source05:07 Joe's Passion for AI Agents07:03 Defining Agents and Crew AI's Vision09:39 Successful Use Cases of AI Agents14:01 Cutting-Edge Agent Applications17:49 How Multi-Agent Systems Work22:23 Designing Effective Agent Flows24:33 Control and Flexibility in Agent Operations30:29 Future of Generalized Agent Platforms37:02 Quality Assurance in Agent Outputs40:46 Spicy Takes on AI's Future