On this episode of Actually Intelligent, Max Thon sits down with Alex Pezold, CEO and co-founder of Agentech, to explore where AI, cybersecurity, and workflow automation collide—especially inside the insurance industry.
Alex brings a unique perspective—coming off a nine-figure exit in cybersecurity and now building in one of the most complex, slow-moving systems out there: claims management.
In this conversation, we get into how Agentech got its name, why product cycles are moving faster than ever, and what it really takes to sell AI into traditional industries. Plus—what’s overhyped, what’s underhyped, and where the real opportunity is right now.
If you’re thinking about AI beyond the headlines—and how to actually make it work—this one’s for you.
Let’s get into it."
Read 3 Things I Learned About Building AI for Legacy Industries from Alex Pezold of Agentech to hear more from Alex Pezold — including how Agentech went from being called Blink to getting a legal letter from Chubb, his thesis on why LLMs will eventually hit a data ceiling, and why he still thinks OpenClaude is worth watching despite the security concerns.