How Smart Agents Are Using AI to Grow Faster in 2026 (Featuring Eirik Rorvig)

In this episode of the Agent Rise Podcast, host Neil Mathwig sits down with Eric Rohrweg, a real estate lender and self-described 'AI genius,' to explore how smart agents can leverage AI to grow faster in 2026. Rohrweg shares his personal journey into AI, emphasizing that the technology is no longer a distant future concept but a present-day reality that’s already rewriting job functions—especially in tasks involving repetitive logic. He argues that while AI will automate many routine roles (like paralegals and accountants), the future belongs to those who can combine creativity and authenticity—qualities machines cannot replicate. He highlights tools like Claude CoWork, Notebook LM, and Google Gemini as game-changers that don’t just automate tasks but make users smarter by accelerating learning and insight generation. Rohrweg warns against using AI merely for flashy marketing outputs, stressing that real value comes from using AI as a tutor to deepen understanding and improve judgment. He shares powerful personal examples, including using AI to analyze real estate deals and even creating a personalized 'advisory board' of historical and modern thought leaders to guide decision-making. The episode concludes with a compelling message: AI won’t make you rich, but learning will—and AI simply makes learning faster.