QualityWorks launches AI agents marketplace for small businesses

QualityWorks launched an AI Agents Marketplace in Los Angeles that packages 23 ready-to-deploy agents for sales, support, marketing, operations, finance and admin. The company is targeting small businesses and startups that want predictable AI costs without building an in-house team. Why it matters: - QualityWorks is trying to make AI adoption cheaper and faster for small businesses that cannot afford enterprise-style implementation. - The platform is built around predictable monthly pricing and managed deployment, which could lower the technical and financial barrier to using AI. - QualityWorks says the marketplace is designed to help lean teams scale without hiring a full internal AI staff. What happened: - QualityWorks launched its AI Agents Marketplace in June 2026 in Los Angeles. - The platform is an Agent as a Service offering for small businesses and startups. - Customers can select, deploy and scale AI agents that are fully configured for specific workflows. - The QualityWorks team manages the agents after deployment. The details: - The marketplace includes 23 ready-to-configure AI agents. - The agents cover sales, customer support, marketing, operations, finance and admin. - Businesses can buy agents individually or as purpose-built packages. - Teams can build an AI workforce in days instead of months. - No in-house AI expertise is required. - QualityWorks cites research showing 77% of businesses using AI report higher productivity, 43% report higher revenue and 28% report lower operating costs. - Shantel Stewart-Gayle, product manager at QualityWorks, said agentic AI lets organizations stay lean and scale without capital raises or outside investment. - Stewart-Gayle said AI experts handle the strategy and management. - Stacy Kirk, CEO of QualityWorks, said many founders are blocked by funding and that agentic AI can level the playing field. Between the lines: - The launch positions QualityWorks against the common AI adoption model that requires specialized staff, large budgets and long rollout cycles. - The product pitch is aimed at founders who are already stretched across multiple roles and need help filling operational gaps. - QualityWorks is framing AI agents as a substitute for early hires in some functions, not just a software tool. What’s next: - QualityWorks will likely push the marketplace as a managed option for startups and smaller firms looking for faster automation. - The company is directing prospects to the marketplace and social channels for more information. - More information is available at the company’s announcement .