1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast 704th 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast with Sandeep Sardana, BluePointe Ventures - 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast
Oct 17, 2025
Sandeep Sardana, Founder and General Partner at BluePointe Ventures, dives into the evolving landscape of vertical AI and industry operating systems. He explains how BluePointe is shifting its focus toward vertical AI, emphasizing the need for human-in-the-loop systems despite automation advancements. Sandeep discusses the benefits of retrofitting AI in existing companies, contrasts subscription vs. outcome-based pricing models, and expresses cautious optimism about AGI's potential impact on industries. His insights illuminate the future of AI-driven business strategies.
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Vertical AI Follows Vertical SaaS
- Vertical AI is the natural evolution from vertical SaaS focused on industry operating systems.
- Domain expertise plus workflow ownership make vertical AI especially defensible and high-value.
Customers Expect Near-Instant ROI
- Time to value and expected ROI are shrinking in AI deployments.
- Customers now expect measurable benefits in days or hours, not months.
Leverage Distribution When Adding AI
- Leverage existing distribution and customer trust when adding AI to a vertical SaaS product.
- Integrate AI into workflows, bots, or computer vision where the team knows domain pain points best.