Episode 3: From Consulting to SaaS With Alex Mantello Building AI Tools for Restaurants

Episode Overview Alex Mantello joins Ziv Raviv to discuss how builders can turn AI-powered ideas into real business opportunities. As vibe coding tools continue to accelerate development, Alex explains how entrepreneurs can move from experimentation to execution and start building products that solve real problems. The conversation explores how AI-assisted development is lowering the barrier to entry for founders while raising the importance of strategy, positioning, and distribution. Alex shares practical insights on identifying opportunities, launching quickly, and validating ideas before investing heavily in development. For builders and operators exploring AI-powered products, this discussion offers a grounded look at what it takes to move from concept to monetization. You'll Learn How vibe coding tools are changing how products get built Why speed of execution is becoming a competitive advantage How to identify opportunities for AI-powered products The importance of validating ideas before scaling development How builders can turn AI projects into sustainable businesses About the Guest Alex Mantello is a Vibe Coder and entrepreneur from Romania and the founder of ZedZen, where he builds software tools for restaurants and delivery businesses. He started in delivery marketing and consulting and later began using vibe coding to develop solutions for operational challenges in the restaurant industry. His flagship product is a business intelligence dashboard used by more than 430 restaurants to track orders, revenue, and reviews across multiple delivery apps. Connect with Alex: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Learn more about his company: Company LinkedIn Website