Pedro Trillo, founder and CEO of Vizologi, details his entrepreneurial journey, building an AI-powered SaaS platform that generates $8,000 in monthly recurring revenue (MMR). The platform helps businesses discover new opportunities through AI-driven business model generation.
Inspired by Vint Cerf's "Disrupting Unemployment," Trillo initially aimed to create a personalized business model for every world citizen. This evolved into Vizologi, leveraging data from sources like Crunchbase and LinkedIn, processed by AI to generate business model canvases. The initial website launch and positive reception led to the development of a premium SaaS product.
Employing Agile methodology, Vizologi iteratively developed its platform. The launch included content marketing (1,500+ pieces of content), outreach on Product Hunt and Hacker News, and a focus on building an SEO-driven traffic engine (50,000+ monthly visits).
Vizologi uses a three-pronged approach:
Vizologi plans to transition to a generative AI company, releasing a new product version and pivoting from B2C to B2B in 2022. Trillo emphasizes the importance of long-term vision, continuous learning from mistakes, and focusing on customer value creation rather than immediate profit. He advises aspiring entrepreneurs to be honest, trust their clients, and invest in themselves, understanding that the rewards of entrepreneurship come later.