AI for founders

From blind vision to billion-dollar AI: Alberto Rizzoli’s startup journey


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Podcast Guest

Alberto Rizzoli, Co-Founder & CEO of V7 Labs

Episode Overview

Alberto joins host Ryan Estes to share how V7 Labs is automating back-office workflows with AI agents. They dive into product pivots, AI hype, fundraising in hard times, and what it really takes to scale AI products in B2B environments.

Key Takeaways
  • AI Agents with Memory: Unlike basic prompts, V7’s agents operate in multi-step logic to complete real-world business tasks.
  • Concierge Agent System: Route any task via Slack, email, or upload, and it’s assigned to the right AI agent.
  • Human-in-the-Loop: Visual grounding ensures source verification and minimizes hallucinations.
  • Fundraising Lessons: Use CRM strategies and strong product positioning to raise capital even in tough climates.
  • Pivot Playbook: Every 6 months, build the product that could put you out of business—before someone else does.
Frameworks
  • AI Agent Architecture: Step-by-step processing, data routing, structured output with verification.
  • Investor CRM Strategy: Systematic outreach, rejection tracking, recurring relationship building.
  • Service-as-Software: Use tech-enabled services to deliver SaaS-like results with fewer people.
  • Customer Retention: Blend AI automation with human-powered customer success for long-term retention.
Resources
  • V7 Labs
  • Alberto Rizzoli on LinkedIn
  • Alberto’s TED Talk
  • Cursor AI Tool
  • Granola Meeting Recorder
  • YC: Services as Software
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