The final days of 2025 delivered an unexpected signal about where technology is heading, and it has less to do with intelligence and more to do with action.

In this episode, Michael Ianni-Palarchio unpacks Meta’s surprise move to acquire an action-first AI agent and uses it as a springboard to examine a deeper leadership question: when does something that looks like failure actually represent strategic progress?

From early-stage AI agents to Apple’s Vision Pro, this conversation challenges the way organizations measure innovation, success, and learning. If your strategy depends on building future capability rather than chasing immediate adoption, this episode offers a sharper lens for evaluating what truly matters.