The case for hybrid teams
Thinking of agents as colleagues opens up the possibility of a hybrid team: people and AI agents contributing to a shared outcome.
Technology executive and product builder turning AI, data, and digital systems into durable execution.
I'm Jared Mabry, SVP and CIO at D4C Dental Brands. I've spent nearly two decades leading healthcare technology teams across the U.S. and U.K., from global IT operations to digital product strategy. Today I focus on modernizing systems, strengthening data and security foundations, and helping teams turn ambitious technology bets into work that actually changes the business.
Outside of my day job, I build products through Mabry Ventures. My current focus is launching HelloYaYa and exploring small, old-school browser games through Mabry Product Studio, starting with AstroDredge. I write about AI, leadership, healthcare technology, and the operating discipline behind products that last.
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