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How does the introduction of AGI-based agents into teams influence their input, mediator and output? A comparison between new venture teams and established venture teams.

Jamboula, Tim Pascal Kossi LU and Lüngen, Tim LU (2025) ENTN19 20251
Department of Business Administration
Abstract
This thesis explores the antecedents and consequences of introducing Artificial General
Intelligence (AGI)-based agents into organizational teams, with a comparative focus on New
Venture Teams (NVTs) and Established Venture Teams (EVTs) in the B2B SaaS sector. Drawing
on the Input-Mediator-Output-Input (IMOI) framework, the study employs a multiple-case
qualitative design, analyzing 14 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders involved in AGI
integration.
The research finds that NVTs, driven by acute resource constraints and a high tolerance for
experimentation, adopt AGI-based agents as force multipliers to enhance productivity and
innovation. In contrast, EVTs prioritize risk mitigation, quality assurance, and stakeholder
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This thesis explores the antecedents and consequences of introducing Artificial General
Intelligence (AGI)-based agents into organizational teams, with a comparative focus on New
Venture Teams (NVTs) and Established Venture Teams (EVTs) in the B2B SaaS sector. Drawing
on the Input-Mediator-Output-Input (IMOI) framework, the study employs a multiple-case
qualitative design, analyzing 14 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders involved in AGI
integration.
The research finds that NVTs, driven by acute resource constraints and a high tolerance for
experimentation, adopt AGI-based agents as force multipliers to enhance productivity and
innovation. In contrast, EVTs prioritize risk mitigation, quality assurance, and stakeholder
alignment, implementing AGI through structured, phased processes. Across both team types, AGI
integration transforms team roles, decision-making authority, and knowledge management, while
raising new challenges related to trust calibration, transparency, and ethical governance.
Academically, the thesis advances team effectiveness theory by demonstrating the necessity of
recursive, adaptive frameworks to capture the dynamic interplay between human and artificial
agents. Societally, it highlights the urgent need for responsible AGI governance and workforce
adaptation strategies as autonomous systems become integral to team operations. The findings
offer actionable insights for organisations seeking to harness AGI for competitive advantage while
safeguarding human agency and organizational integrity. (Less)
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Jamboula, Tim Pascal Kossi LU and Lüngen, Tim LU
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ENTN19 20251
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H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
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language
English
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9207852
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  abstract     = {{This thesis explores the antecedents and consequences of introducing Artificial General
Intelligence (AGI)-based agents into organizational teams, with a comparative focus on New
Venture Teams (NVTs) and Established Venture Teams (EVTs) in the B2B SaaS sector. Drawing
on the Input-Mediator-Output-Input (IMOI) framework, the study employs a multiple-case
qualitative design, analyzing 14 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders involved in AGI
integration.
The research finds that NVTs, driven by acute resource constraints and a high tolerance for
experimentation, adopt AGI-based agents as force multipliers to enhance productivity and
innovation. In contrast, EVTs prioritize risk mitigation, quality assurance, and stakeholder
alignment, implementing AGI through structured, phased processes. Across both team types, AGI
integration transforms team roles, decision-making authority, and knowledge management, while
raising new challenges related to trust calibration, transparency, and ethical governance.
Academically, the thesis advances team effectiveness theory by demonstrating the necessity of
recursive, adaptive frameworks to capture the dynamic interplay between human and artificial
agents. Societally, it highlights the urgent need for responsible AGI governance and workforce
adaptation strategies as autonomous systems become integral to team operations. The findings
offer actionable insights for organisations seeking to harness AGI for competitive advantage while
safeguarding human agency and organizational integrity.}},
  author       = {{Jamboula, Tim Pascal Kossi and Lüngen, Tim}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{How does the introduction of AGI-based agents into teams influence their input, mediator and output? A comparison between new venture teams and established venture teams.}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}