In the early 2020s, the world was dazzled by Generative AI that could write and code. However, as we move through 2026, the novelty of "chatting" has worn off. The investment landscape has shifted from Generative AI (content creation) to Agentic AI (task execution). For investors, this represents a transition from "Software as a Service" (SaaS) to "Service as a Software" (SaaB). We are no longer just buying tools for humans; we are investing in digital labor. Table of Contents 1. The Shift: From Generative AI to Agentic AI 2. Perspective: 2026, the Era of the 'Action' Economy 3. The Anatomy of a Winning AI Startup: 4 Core Criteria] 4. Deep Dive: Promising Sectors in the AI Agent Ecosystem 5. Critical Risks: What the Pitch Decks Won't Tell You 6. Conclusion: Mapping the Next Decade of Wealth Creation 1. The Shift from Generative AI to Agentic AI An AI Agent is not just a chatbot; it is a sophisticated software entity capable of reasoning, planni...