Scaling Small and Mid-Sized Businesses with AI, Antonio Figueroa on Practical Innovation and Growth

In this episode of Built to Scale: B2B Growth, host Rym Benchaar sits down with Antonio Figueroa, CEO of Raken AI Labs, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way small and mid-sized businesses compete and grow.Antonio shares his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, and how that shift led him to build AI solutions focused on real-world business problems, not hype. The conversation dives into what it takes to launch and scale AI driven products, the challenges of expanding from Latin America into the U.S. market, and why speed, adaptability, and trust are critical for sustainable growth.This episode is a must-listen for founders, operators, and B2B leaders looking to leverage AI in a practical, cost-effective way while navigating competitive and rapidly changing markets.Key TakeawaysAI is now accessible and impactful for small and mid-sized businessesThe move from corporate life to entrepreneurship is often driven by purpose and impactPractical AI solutions help smaller companies compete with larger playersSpeed and adaptability are essential in fast-moving marketsTrust and relationships matter when entering new marketsAI should solve real operational and revenue problemsClear differentiation is required in crowded AI and SaaS spacesIdea validation is critical before scalingHiring slowly helps manage costs and riskReinvention is necessary as markets evolveAntonio Figueroa LinkedIn Profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Raken AI Labs Website: http://www.rakenailabs.com/