Denis Dreni NextGen AI Interview - Auto Hub Show January 2026

Welcome to NextGen AI Technologies!

In this episode of the Auto Hub Show, host Ian Nethercott sits down with Denis Dreni, founder of NextGen AI, to explore how agentic AI is reshaping the future of business in 2026 and beyond.

Denis explains why the next wave of AI isn’t about prompts or tools—but about autonomous AI team members that work alongside humans to eliminate inefficiencies, scale operations, and unlock real ROI. The discussion dives into real-world use cases, implementation timelines, and how companies can safely and strategically adopt AI without disrupting their teams.

This episode is essential viewing for automotive leaders, dealership owners, and business executives preparing for the next generation of AI-powered operations.

Here are a few videos you can watch about the company:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0d9odqCVeY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx3uKYJ0pEQ

Reach out to Denis with questions:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-dreni/
Denis Dreni
Denis@nextgentechnologies.ai
425 647 0772
Www.NextGenTechnologies.ai

Chapter Timestanps:
00:00 – Welcome to the Auto Hub Show
01:10 – Why AI is everywhere in 2026
03:00 – Denis Dreni’s background & NextGen AI origins
06:20 – Why most AI tools fail to deliver ROI
09:10 – What agentic AI really means
13:30 – AI as augmentation, not replacement
18:00 – Productivity comparison: humans vs AI agents
22:45 – Real-world use cases across departments
28:30 – How companies get started with AI agents
34:10 – Discovery workshops & identifying bottlenecks
39:40 – Implementation timelines & AI maturity
45:00 – Platform-agnostic AI & future-proofing
50:20 – Starting with one agent vs scaling to many
55:10 – Cost advantages & SMB accessibility
59:30 – AI power shifting to business owners
01:03:40 – Final thoughts on AI in 2026
01:06:00 – Closing remarks

Thanks for watching!
ian

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