AI for Founders with Ryan Estes From blind vision to billion-dollar AI: Alberto Rizzoli’s startup journey
Jul 15, 2025
44:05
Podcast Guest
Alberto Rizzoli, Co-Founder & CEO of V7 Labs
Episode Overview
Alberto 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.