Selling Human Expertise as AI Agents: Is the AgentBnB Marketplace Viable?
richie9830 · reddit · 2026-08-06
The author proposes a marketplace concept called AgentBnB, where experts can package their workflows and domain knowledge into reusable AI agents or skills. Other users can then hire these agents to complete specific tasks, such as producing product videos, reviewing contracts, or building financial models.
Core Thesis & Challenges:
- Outcomes over Tools: Everyday users don't want to deal with prompts, MCPs, or underlying models; they just want the final work done.
- Portability: Agents should be portable across platforms based on existing standards like MCP and A2A, rather than being locked into a single ecosystem.
- Trust: Reputation should be based on verified, real-world outcomes rather than self-described capabilities.
The author is currently debating whether this represents a massive real market or simply an appealing idea burdened by cold-start and infrastructure complexity, and is actively seeking skeptical feedback from the community.
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