Guest: Ferdinand Terme, Lasqo AIKey TopicsWhy vertical AI startups are winning against tech giantsBuilding B2B AI products vs featuresThe role of human-in-the-loop in scaling AI solutionsTransitioning from consulting to AI entrepreneurshipMain InsightsPath to EntrepreneurshipStarted at McKinsey Casablanca (French-speaking Africa focus)Joined Alma during hypergrowth (50 to 400 employees)Explored Fintech before pivoting to AI/creative spaceBuilding Lasqo AIAI designers for marketing teams in SMBsFocused on brand-consistent visual asset creationAccessible through Slack integrationUses custom-trained models (LoRA) for each brandWhy Focus WinsLarge companies struggle with maintaining quality across broad offeringsStartups can:Build deeper rather than broaderMaintain tight feedback loopsTake calculated risksFocus on specific use casesHuman-in-the-Loop StrategyInitial model training with brand guidelinesCost-effective for B2B recurring revenue modelClient feedback drives continuous improvementBalance between automation and quality control

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