The AI Agent Architect Substack Subscriber Survey 2025
1.
How would you describe your current role?
IT/Tech Leader (CTO, VP Engineering, etc.)
Product Manager/Owner
Consultant/Solution Architect
Business/Strategy Leader (non-tech)
AI/Data Specialist
Transformation/Innovation Lead
Developer/Engineer
Other (please specify)
2.
What's your BIGGEST AI challenge right now? (Check up to 3)
Getting budget/buy-in for AI projects
Proving ROI to leadership
Managing vendors who overpromise
Dealing with Shadow AI in my org
Building internal AI capability
Building AI capability for customers
Avoiding project failure
Not applicable/Just learning
3.
Which types of content would be most valuable for your role? (Select all that apply)
AI strategy
AI disaster prevention strategies
Building business cases that get funded
Vendor bullshit detection
Change management/AI adoption tactics
Real ROI calculations and metrics
Technical architecture and design of GenAI/Agentic systems
Coding tutorials
Career positioning in AI economy
Pilot design and testing
Post-failure recovery strategies
Something else (please specify)
4.
What content style serves you best?
Quick tactical insights (5-minute reads)
Deep strategic analysis (15-20 minute reads)
Frameworks with templates
Tools and prompts
Mix of all above
Other (please specify)
5.
What's your #1 challenge with AI that you wish someone would address honestly?