# AI agents aren’t plug-and-play and that’s where most companies get it wrong.

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Podcast: [The Nearshore Cafe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nearshore-cafe-7063903)
Published: 2026-03-20T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Nearshore Cafe Podcast, hosted by Brian Samson, we sit down with Oleg Baranov, Founder & CEO of FlameTree AI, to break down how AI agents actually work in real-world business environments. Oleg shares why AI should be treated like a junior team member—not a finished product—and how continuous training, iteration, and feedback are essential to unlocking real value. They also explore how companies can combine AI with nearshore talent to build scalable, high-performing...

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