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

Podcast GuestAlberto Rizzoli, Co-Founder & CEO of V7 LabsEpisode OverviewAlberto 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