Podcast: Backstage Pass – Getting Agent Ready with James Oleinik

Event Date: September 15, 2026 | Time: 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Backstage Pass with CEO Eric Newell

Coming up on September 15: Getting Agent Ready with James Oleinik

Agents are quickly becoming part of the business technology conversation, but many organizations are still determining where they fit and how to use them effectively.  

On this episode of Backstage Pass, Eric Newell and James Oleinik, Partner Director of Product Management for Microsoft Agent 365 and Microsoft Dataverse at Microsoft, explore what it means to become agent ready.  

From understanding when to use Copilot versus agents to building on Dataverse and managing AI investments, James shares practical insights for organizations looking to turn AI into business value. 

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About the Podcast

Get VIP access to the Microsoft world and what’s next in business tech. Hosted by Stoneridge Software CEO Eric Newell, Backstage Pass is a monthly podcast exploring the trends, technologies, and ideas shaping the future of business.Expect fresh insights, hot takes, and the occasional drop-in from folks across the Microsoft world, Stoneridge community, and beyond…and yes, there might be a few debates about the best live shows of all time.Episodes drop on the third Tuesday of each month!

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