<![CDATA[Deployed w/ Denis Rhomays and Ivo Schipper]]>Welcome to Deployed w/ Denis Rhomays & Ivo Schipper, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, and content creator Denis Rhomays. On this podcast you’ll hear what's happening in the AI Space, how to build profitable SaaS solutions, and the many failures and lessons Denis & Ivo have learned on their path from building Nedzo AI from $0 to $100M in enterprise value.

Two co-founders. Opposite minds. One mission.

Denis Rhomays has spent over a decade in customer communications, from running a call center to building a multi six-figure marketing agency to now leading a software company that's processed over 20 million AI-powered conversations. His thinking is customer-first, operator-aware, and usually 6 to 12 months ahead of the market.

Ivo Schipper comes from cybersecurity and enterprise IT. Analytical, execution-focused, and grounded in what's actually buildable today.

Together they co-founded Nedzo AI, and every week on Deployed, they bring that tension to the table. What AI means for businesses, how it actually impacts the operator, the user, and the end customer, and what it's really costing them to build Nedzo into a $100M company.

Raw takes. Real decisions. The "behind the scenes" nobody talks about.

Tune in and enjoy.

]]>https://nedzo.aiRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:20:10 GMTSun, 17 May 2026 14:37:27 GMT60Denis Rhomays<p>Welcome to Deployed w/ Denis Rhomays &amp; Ivo Schipper, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, and content creator Denis Rhomays. On this podcast you’ll hear what's happening in the AI Space, how to build profitable SaaS solutions, and the many failures and lessons Denis &amp; Ivo have learned on their path from building Nedzo AI from $0 to $100M in enterprise value.</p><p></p><p><i>Two co-founders. Opposite minds. One mission.</i></p><p></p><p>Denis Rhomays has spent over a decade in customer communications, from running a call center to building a multi six-figure marketing agency to now leading a software company that's processed over 20 million AI-powered conversations. His thinking is customer-first, operator-aware, and usually 6 to 12 months ahead of the market.</p><p></p><p>Ivo Schipper comes from cybersecurity and enterprise IT. Analytical, execution-focused, and grounded in what's actually buildable today.</p><p></p><p>Together they co-founded Nedzo AI, and every week on Deployed, they bring that tension to the table. What AI means for businesses, how it actually impacts the operator, the user, and the end customer, and what it's really costing them to build Nedzo into a $100M company.</p><p></p><p>Raw takes. Real decisions. The "behind the scenes" nobody talks about.<br /><br />Tune in and enjoy.</p>episodicDenis Rhomaysdenis@nedzo.aino<![CDATA[Deployed: Founder Tips | Ep 4]]>In this episode, Denis Rhomays and Ivo Schipper, discuss how they hire, build teams, and manage their time as founders scaling an AI company.

The conversation covers what to test for in AI-era hires, how to spot real expertise vs. surface-level AI fluency, balancing product and sales as a founder, and lessons learned the hard way, including a security breach that reshaped how they operate.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Deployed

00:25 Hiring in an AI-first world

09:27 Traits that predict sales success

12:29 Resource debt and how to avoid it

14:44 Founder Focus: Product, Sales, Team

16:11 Maker vs. manager

21:47 Evolving security practices

25:02 Watching Nedzo adoption grow

Listen to more from Deployed: Podcast Playlist

Learn more about Nedzo: nedzo.ai

]]>2b398290-ce7c-437a-92b4-149b811174afThu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Denis Rhomays and Ivo Schipper, discuss how they hire, build teams, and manage their time as founders scaling an AI company.</p><p></p><p>The conversation covers what to test for in AI-era hires, how to spot real expertise vs. surface-level AI fluency, balancing product and sales as a founder, and lessons learned the hard way, including a security breach that reshaped how they operate.</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters:</b></p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Deployed</p><p>00:25 Hiring in an AI-first world</p><p>09:27 Traits that predict sales success</p><p>12:29 Resource debt and how to avoid it</p><p>14:44 Founder Focus: Product, Sales, Team</p><p>16:11 Maker vs. manager</p><p>21:47 Evolving security practices</p><p>25:02 Watching Nedzo adoption grow</p><p></p><p>Listen to more from Deployed: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtG_FYjaPLh89PJ2CnZCn5AR40k8DZ1tT&amp;si=yjuUCtsRjAqQjOQi" target="_blank">Podcast Playlist</a></p><p>Learn more about Nedzo: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://nedzo.ai" target="_blank">nedzo.ai</a></p>no00:27:364Deployed: Founder Tips | Ep 4full<![CDATA[Deployed: The Launch of Ned AI | Ep 3]]>The conversation covers the evolution of Nedzo's AI agent, challenges in the physical economy, the importance of customer experience, the outcome-based pricing model, technical improvements of Ned AI, and the decision to seek outside investment.

Takeaways

  • Evolution of Nedzo's AI agent
  • Challenges in the physical economy

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to DePlot
  • 06:02 Importance of Customer Experience
  • 16:02 Outcome-Based Pricing Model
  • 21:10 Technical Improvements of Ned AI
  • 26:19 Seeking Outside Investment
]]>b342b886-04f3-4a61-806f-7ca06fca45feSun, 05 Jul 2026 18:16:10 GMT<p>The conversation covers the evolution of Nedzo's AI agent, challenges in the physical economy, the importance of customer experience, the outcome-based pricing model, technical improvements of Ned AI, and the decision to seek outside investment.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Evolution of Nedzo's AI agent</li><li>Challenges in the physical economy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to DePlot</li><li>06:02 Importance of Customer Experience</li><li>16:02 Outcome-Based Pricing Model</li><li>21:10 Technical Improvements of Ned AI</li><li>26:19 Seeking Outside Investment</li></ul>no00:24:27Deployed: The Launch of Ned AI | Ep 3full<![CDATA[Deployed: AI Models & Real Costs | Ep 2]]>This episode covers recent AI model updates, their implications for businesses, and strategic considerations for deploying conversational AI. Hosts Denis Rhomays and Ivo Schipper share insights on model efficiency, cost management, and the importance of implementation over technology choice.

Key Topics

  • AI model updates and efficiency improvements
  • Cost management in AI deployment
  • Strategic considerations for conversational AI
  • Impact of AI ecosystem and ecosystem lock-in

Chapters

00:19 Introduction to AI in Business

01:34 Updates on AI Models: Anthropic's Opus 4.8

05:26 Practical Applications of AI in Development

08:50 Exploring AI Design Tools

11:11 The Importance of Workflow in AI Tools

13:32 The Competitive Landscape of AI Models

17:09 Cost Considerations in Conversational AI

21:58 The Role of Implementation in AI Success

26:50 Deployment Strategies for Voice AI Agents

32:26 The Future of AI and Human Collaboration

]]>d46e9074-0051-4cd8-9e1f-5ae2196f56f8Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:55:38 GMT<p>This episode covers recent AI model updates, their implications for businesses, and strategic considerations for deploying conversational AI. Hosts Denis Rhomays and Ivo Schipper share insights on model efficiency, cost management, and the importance of implementation over technology choice.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics</b></p><p></p><ul><li>AI model updates and efficiency improvements</li><li>Cost management in AI deployment</li><li>Strategic considerations for conversational AI</li><li>Impact of AI ecosystem and ecosystem lock-in</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p></p><p>00:19 Introduction to AI in Business</p><p>01:34 Updates on AI Models: Anthropic's Opus 4.8</p><p>05:26 Practical Applications of AI in Development</p><p>08:50 Exploring AI Design Tools</p><p>11:11 The Importance of Workflow in AI Tools</p><p>13:32 The Competitive Landscape of AI Models</p><p>17:09 Cost Considerations in Conversational AI</p><p>21:58 The Role of Implementation in AI Success</p><p>26:50 Deployment Strategies for Voice AI Agents</p><p>32:26 The Future of AI and Human Collaboration</p>no00:37:442Deployed: AI Models & Real Costs | Ep 2full<![CDATA[Deployed: The Big Pivot | Ep 1]]>The first episode of Deployed covers the journey of Nedzo AI, including a significant pivot, product evolution, and the challenges of bootstrapping a software company.

The hosts discuss their partnership, decision-making process, and the impact of long-term vision on their business strategy. Additionally, they touch on the topic of AI model providers and their pricing strategies.

Takeaways

  • Pivoting and evolving a business requires strategic decision-making based on data and long-term vision.
  • Bootstrapping a software company involves making decisions with a focus on customer support, success, and product experimentation.
  • Partnerships in business require complementary skill sets, ethical alignment, and a shared long-term vision.
  • AI model providers' pricing strategies can impact developer usage and platform adoption, influencing the overall market dynamics.

Chapters

  • 00:00 AI Model Providers and Pricing Strategies
]]>f671b356-1da2-4148-8d65-9a2547e1f46eMon, 25 May 2026 10:36:16 GMT<p>The first episode of Deployed covers the journey of Nedzo AI, including a significant pivot, product evolution, and the challenges of bootstrapping a software company.</p><p></p><p>The hosts discuss their partnership, decision-making process, and the impact of long-term vision on their business strategy. Additionally, they touch on the topic of AI model providers and their pricing strategies.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Pivoting and evolving a business requires strategic decision-making based on data and long-term vision.</li><li>Bootstrapping a software company involves making decisions with a focus on customer support, success, and product experimentation.</li><li>Partnerships in business require complementary skill sets, ethical alignment, and a shared long-term vision.</li><li>AI model providers' pricing strategies can impact developer usage and platform adoption, influencing the overall market dynamics.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 AI Model Providers and Pricing Strategies</li></ul>no00:28:161Deployed: The Big Pivot | Ep 1full