2 founders step into the spotlight to pitch solutions for wildly different industries – then get raw feedback from an expert investor. Welcome to Episode 049 of The Feedback Loop!

Every week, early-stage founders step into the hot seat to present their big ideas – from AI-powered order management for restaurant suppliers to cutting-edge blockchain security solutions. After their minute to pitch, they get candid feedback from host Sherveen Mashayekhi, helping them refine their stories for investors, potential hires, and early customers.

In this episode:

- how small family-run food suppliers and restaurants are finally ready to ditch phone calls, faxes, and emails

- why 1 to 3% net profit margins across a legacy industry can actually drive spending and urgent tech adoption

- the challenge of “punitive” vs. traditional SaaS pricing models

- whether we’re on the verge of a renewed wave in Web3 (and how AI security tools might be the missing piece), plus the "picks and shovels" that make Web3 appealing to Web2 purists

- building a specialized “multi-agent architecture” to detect code vulnerabilities before hackers strike

2 concepts:

- Clipp – an AI-powered order management platform for food distributors, streamlining the entire supply chain and slashing labor costs (think: an alternative to phone-based workflows).

- Almanax – an “AI security engineer” for Web3 applications, finding vulnerabilities in blockchain-based code before bad actors can exploit them.

Be sure to leave a comment sharing which founder’s pitch you found most compelling! Or offer your own feedback to help them build even better businesses.

As always, The Feedback Loop is hosted by Sherveen Mashayekhi, Founder & CEO of Free Agency. He’s a multi-time startup founder, angel investor, and LP in several venture capital funds.

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Thank you to all the brave founders who shared their visions in this episode. The Feedback Loop exists to support startup builders trying to change how the world spins. We’re rooting for you.

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