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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 18 MIN

How SpacePal Scaled Fast With AI and Entrepreneurial Teams with Tomás Bacigalupo

from The AI Advantage: Smart Tech for Modern Leaders · host Solomon Williams

This week, host Solomon Williams sits down with Tomás Bacigalupo, CTO and co-founder of SpacePal—a platform revolutionizing how people find and rent spaces by the hour or day. Tomás shares his journey, from SpacePal’s humble beginnings focused on coworking spaces to a creative rebrand embracing all types of venues, from photo shoots to baby showers. In this candid conversation, Tomás unpacks how his tight-knit, entrepreneurially driven team leverages the latest AI tools—like ChatGPT and emerging frameworks—to stay nimble, innovate fast, and scale their business with limited resources. He discusses the importance of fostering a team culture where everyone feels empowered to experiment with new technologies, explains SpacePal’s unique workflows for discovering and integrating emerging AI solutions, and offers actionable advice for founders looking to build high-impact tech teams in a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you're building, leading, or simply curious about how AI is fundamentally changing business, this episode is packed with practical insights, real-world wins, and a glimpse into the future of creative tech startups. Key Moments:  01:23 Opus Service Rebrands to Spaceball 05:38 Tech Team's Three-Month Triumph 07:36 Weekly AI Tech Evaluation 10:17 "Dive In to Learn Tech" 14:28 Empowering Teams to Experiment   About the guest :  Tomás Bacigalupo is an advocate for building entrepreneurial teams in the fast-evolving world of business and technology. Recognizing that change is constant and new challenges emerge daily, Tomás believes that hiring individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset is crucial for staying ahead. Rather than waiting for directions or tasks, his ideal team members are proactive problem-solvers, eager to adapt and lead in the face of innovation—especially as technology and AI tools rapidly reshape industries. Tomás’s approach centers on fostering creativity and initiative, ensuring that his teams can navigate and thrive in a landscape where flexibility and forward-thinking are essential. How to connect Tomás :  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomás-bacigalupo-75012215b/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tomasbacigalupo/ Twitter: https://x.com/TomyBacigalupo Website: https://space-pal.com/en  About the host :  Solomon Williams is the founder of Solonox and the host of the podcast "AI Advantage." Dedicated to helping modern leaders navigate the future of technology, Solomon cuts through the noise and hype to deliver clear, insightful conversations about AI and automation. On his podcast, he shares his expertise—sometimes solo, sometimes alongside the brightest minds in tech—offering practical advice on what it really takes to grow smarter in a rapidly evolving digital world. With "AI Advantage," Solomon invites listeners to join him on a journey to deco...

This week, host Solomon Williams sits down with Tomás Bacigalupo, CTO and co-founder of SpacePal—a platform revolutionizing how people find and rent spaces by the hour or day. Tomás shares his journey, from SpacePal’s humble beginnings focused on coworking spaces to a creative rebrand embracing all types of venues, from photo shoots to baby showers. In this candid conversation, Tomás unpacks how his tight-knit, entrepreneurially driven team leverages the latest AI tools—like ChatGPT and emerging frameworks—to stay nimble, innovate fast, and scale their business with limited resources. He discusses the importance of fostering a team culture where everyone feels empowered to experiment with new technologies, explains SpacePal’s unique workflows for discovering and integrating emerging AI solutions, and offers actionable advice for founders looking to build high-impact tech teams in a rapidly evolving landscape. Whether you're building, leading, or simply curious about how AI is fundamentally changing business, this episode is packed with practical insights, real-world wins, and a glimpse into the future of creative tech startups. Key Moments:  01:23 Opus Service Rebrands to Spaceball 05:38 Tech Team's Three-Month Triumph 07:36 Weekly AI Tech Evaluation 10:17 "Dive In to Learn Tech" 14:28 Empowering Teams to Experiment   About the guest :  Tomás Bacigalupo is an advocate for building entrepreneurial teams in the fast-evolving world of business and technology. Recognizing that change is constant and new challenges emerge daily, Tomás believes that hiring individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset is crucial for staying ahead. Rather than waiting for directions or tasks, his ideal team members are proactive problem-solvers, eager to adapt and lead in the face of innovation—especially as technology and AI tools rapidly reshape industries. Tomás’s approach centers on fostering creativity and initiative, ensuring that his teams can navigate and thrive in a landscape where flexibility and forward-thinking are essential. How to connect Tomás :  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomás-bacigalupo-75012215b/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tomasbacigalupo/ Twitter: https://x.com/TomyBacigalupo Website: https://space-pal.com/en  About the host :  Solomon Williams is the founder of Solonox and the host of the podcast "AI Advantage." Dedicated to helping modern leaders navigate the future of technology, Solomon cuts through the noise and hype to deliver clear, insightful conversations about AI and automation. On his podcast, he shares his expertise—sometimes solo, sometimes alongside the brightest minds in tech—offering practical advice on what it really takes to grow smarter in a rapidly evolving digital world. With "AI Advantage," Solomon invites listeners to join him on a journey to deco...

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