Toolbox for the Trades Built for Landscapers: The AI-Powered Future of Aspire
Sep 16, 2025
Eli Zevin, General Manager of Aspire and an early employee at ServiceTitan, shares insights into the future of landscaping through technology. He discusses Aspire's evolution, including plans to scale businesses and introduce AI-driven features tailored for landscapers. Eli emphasizes the importance of restructuring customer service teams to better support companies at various growth stages and suggests that embracing change and communication is essential for those hesitant to transition. He also reflects on how his camp leadership experience shapes his management style in the tech landscape.
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Early Referral Launched Career
- Eli joined ServiceTitan as employee 96 after a camp colleague referred him to the role.
- He credits that early connection for launching his tech career and eventual move to Aspire.
Built-From-Within Expertise
- Many Aspire employees come from landscape contractors and bring domain expertise into the product.
- That background makes the team deeply invested in landscaper success and product relevance.
Industry Growth Meets Platform Demand
- The landscaping industry is experiencing strong growth nationwide despite headwinds like labor pressures.
- Aspire sees this growth as an opportunity to scale its platform and services alongside customers.