Pre-launch EQ.app Agentic platform
Accenture bets on AI fluency; OpenAI hits $500B
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Agenda
News: Accenture bets on AI fluency; OpenAI hits $500B valuation; CEOs go all-in on Agentic AI
EQ.app Updates: Client of the Week; New Podcast Episode
From the Frontline
A few conversations lately have stuck with me. Leaders are excited about AI, they’re investing, experimenting, and deploying — but almost every time, the conversation ends the same way: “We’re doing more than ever… but it doesn’t feel easier.”
We’ve gained tools but lost traction. Everyone’s chasing the next thing, yet few have clarity on what it’s actually solving.
That gap — between more movement and less momentum — is where most teams are stuck right now.
Pre-launch: EQ.app Agentic Platform
A working network.
Too many tools, we hear it time and time again. Still, companies are drowning in insufficient data, LinkedIn fatigue, fraudulent candidates, AI noise: broken phone numbers, fake resumes, and saturated outreach, along with excessive admin work.
Furthermore, companies don’t survive by talking to HR only — they win by reaching hiring managers with real demand, in real time, before a need.
We built EQ.app, the Agentic Platform that unifies jobs, hiring managers, and market signals into one intelligent ecosystem.
Helping you:
Find high signal companies to sell to based on live hiring intent.
Deeply research and understand your current targets with verified contact details and relationship context.
Focus on your niche industry, while agents handle the admin — from enrichment to outreach.
Powered by 1.5B+ data points and deep integrations with leading data partners, EQ.app gives your team a single source of truth to connect with the right people, at the right time.
The first 1,000 users will be from this community and will receive $50 in platform credit, along with a 15-minute walkthrough.
🌊 EQ.app Network Spotlight: FishPros — From Spreadsheets to Signals
This week, we’re spotlighting Leah Stoker, Founder of FishPros Network — a fast-growing recruiting firm redefining how specialized talent connects with opportunity in the aquaculture and seafood industry.
When Leah came to EQ.app, her business was scaling fast — but her systems hadn’t kept up.
She had a strong brand and deep relationships, but her “front office” was still manual.
Contacts lived in spreadsheets. Leads came through forms that went nowhere. The data was static we use.
The Transformation: From Manual to Agentic
Together, we built an AI-powered front office
EQ.app Enrichment: EQ agents verified thousands of contacts, surfacing decision-makers and intent signals buried in old lists.
EQ.app Job Board: Open roles now update in real time, automatically routing qualified candidates to the right opportunities.
EQ.app ICP Data: The new FishPros site syncs to live data, so the brand, jobs, and BD pipeline all speak the same language.
Now, FishPros isn’t just a recruiting firm — it’s a living network, powered by EQ.app.
Updates & News:
Accenture to ‘Exit’ Staff Who Can’t Reskill on AI
Phasing out employees unable to reskill on artificial intelligence as part of a sweeping restructuring strategy.
CEO Julie Sweet announced that over 550,000 workers have already been trained in the fundamentals of generative AI. At the same time, the company invests nearly $865 million in a six-month optimisation program aimed at saving—and reinvesting—$1 billion.
My POV: AI fluency isn’t optional. The companies (and people) who can continuously retrain at speed will define the next decade of competitive advantage.
OpenAI Becomes the World’s Most Valuable Private Company
OpenAI has reached a record $500 billion valuation after a $6.6 billion secondary share sale to investors including SoftBank, Thrive, and T. Rowe Price—making it the most valuable private company in history. The deal strengthens employee retention and underscores investor confidence as OpenAI accelerates its massive $300B Oracle Cloud and $100B Nvidia infrastructure partnerships.
My POV: OpenAI’s $500B milestone isn’t just a financial headline—it’s proof that AI infrastructure is the new industrial revolution. The capital pouring into compute and model ecosystems is building a moat that will define the next decade of technology leadership.
CEOs Say They’re Ready for Agentic AI
A new IDC study with Salesforce shows 99% of CEOs feel prepared to integrate digital labor, with most saying it will be more transformative than the internet or cloud. 65% plan to use AI agents to reinvent their business models, and 4 in 5 employees are expected to work alongside agents within five years.
My POV: The C-suite isn’t debating AI anymore—they’re architecting for it. Agentic AI is shifting from an efficiency tool to a strategic growth driver across every function.
Mitch shares how his firm achieves 3–4x higher fill rates
by blending AI precision with human judgment, and why emotional intelligence remains the recruiter’s true superpower.
Final Thought
AI access is table stakes. AI advantage is being built on signals & relationships. Your team’s cognitive output will depend on where they get the input.
Cheers,
— Marcus
Founder & CEO, EQ.app
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