What is an Agenticist?

Jordan Dalton coined the term Agenticist in 2025 to describe a new kind of professional: one who is AI-first in how they approach and solve problems.

Core Definition

An Agenticist isn't defined by their job title or technical background. It's a mindset — the default practice of asking "how can AI help me think through this?" before reaching for any other approach.

"An Agenticist is anyone who is AI-first in how they approach and solve problems."

Key Principles

• AI-First Thinking — Default to asking how AI can help before exploring traditional methods
• Collaborative Intelligence — Work alongside AI rather than simply automating tasks
• Outcome-Focused — Prioritize superior results over process purity
• Continuous Learning — Perpetually refine how you collaborate with AI systems

Agenticists Exist Everywhere

This isn't a technical role. Agenticists show up in marketing, medicine, law, sales, education, and business strategy. A marketing agenticist asks "how can AI help me understand what my customers really want?" — not just "how do I automate my content calendar."

Why This Term Matters

No existing term captured AI-first professional thinking that transcends specific job categories. Agenticist fills that gap — acknowledging the profound mindset transformation reshaping every field, not just software.

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