Grow Your Workforce, Not Your Payroll: Unlocking Business Growth with AI Agents

Piers Linney

Former Dragon & Co-founder, Implement AI

 Piers Linney is an entrepreneur, investor, and former Dragon on the prime-time BBC show Dragons’ Den (Shark Tank in the USA). With a background in law and investment banking, Piers has established himself as a leading figure in the UK business world, particularly in the technology sector. 

Piers is a co-founder of Implement AI which provides AI agent solutions to organisations of all sizes. He has sat on the board of Nesta, the UK’s largest (£600m) innovation foundation, and British Business Bank during the roll-out of £90bn of Covid support. Piers is also an advocate for diversity in business and sits on Sky’s Diversity Advisory Council. He was a pioneer in the UK cloud computing sector and sat on the boards of the UK Cloud Industry Forum and TechUK. 

Piers is Chairman and a co-founder of Atherton Bikes, a world leading manufacturer of additive manufactured mountain bikes which won 1st and 2nd in the World Championship in 2023. 

Dr Aalok Shukla

CEO and Co-founder, Implement AI

Dr. Aalok Y. Shukla is the CEO and Co-founder of Implement AI, a pioneering company transforming everyday businesses with an AI-powered digital workforce. Through Implement AI’s managed AI Agent Platform, businesses can save time, boost productivity, and scale faster—all without increasing headcount.  

A visionary entrepreneur and expert in AI-driven business transformation, Dr. Shukla leads Implement AI alongside Piers Linney (former investor on BBC’s Dragon’s Den). Together, they are revolutionising how businesses deploy AI agents to enhance sales, customer support, and operational efficiency across industries, including  healthcare, financial services, professional services, retail, education, hospitality, real estate, legal and e-commerce. 

With a strong background in healthtech, Dr. Shukla is passionate about leveraging AI to optimise patient engagement, and increase access to care. His work empowers healthcare providers, financial institutions, service-based businesses, and enterprises to adopt AI solutions that drive efficiency and better outcomes. 

A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Dr. Shukla has delivered impactful talks at major conferences across the UK, Ireland, and Portugal, sharing practical strategies for leveraging AI as a competitive advantage. His insights into AI voice agents, automation, and AI’s role in transforming business operations across industries empower organisations to unlock new capabilities and drive real-world results