Patrick de Carvalho founded his first startup in 1998, at the age of 24. Since then, he has continuously launched companies in the Internet and digital universe. He is the co-founder and CEO of Apps Velocity, a consulting, development, and digital transformation company that has completed over 1,000 client projects in more than 15 years, including over 500 mobile applications. With his team, he has designed several collaborative SaaS software solutions for SMEs. Patrick also hosts the podcast “I Never Lose,” dedicated to entrepreneurship. This expert in the field of artificial intelligence shares a vision that is both clear-sighted and ambitious. His journey, marked by innovation and experimentation, reveals inspiring paths for companies of all sizes.
Creating Ecosystems Around AI
Under the banner of “I Never Lose,” Patrick de Carvalho has transformed his podcast into a true ecosystem. This space is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in realizing their projects, particularly through a coaching program for writing and publishing books. He is currently writing a science fiction novel titled The Last Humans. The work explores the future of humanity and the central role of AI in societal transformations. Patrick believes that AI represents the last great human invention. According to him, every scientific discipline now relies on AI tools. This unprecedented reality fundamentally changes research and innovation methods.
A Transformative Triptych
Patrick identifies an essential triptych that shapes the technological future: software AI, embedded hardware/robotics AI, and quantum computing. The combination of these three elements could redefine societal and economic structures. The integration of AI into hardware is revolutionizing connectivity and robotics, while quantum computing offers unprecedented prospects in terms of computing power.
However, Patrick highlights the risks associated with this evolution. The lack of regulation and the possibilities for abuse are concerning. AI makes technological capabilities previously reserved for experts accessible, which can open the door to malicious uses.
Training Young People in Critical Thinking
One of the priorities identified by Patrick is training new generations. He emphasizes the importance of developing a critical mindset toward information produced by AI. Teenagers, although accustomed to technologies, sometimes lack perspective to understand the ethical and societal implications. Patrick calls for a balance between AI use and preservation of human skills. “What I often observe, and what particularly concerns me, is the way they approach digital technology today. I have three children, aged 7, 12, and 15, and I notice a certain lack of knowledge on their part when faced with these technologies. Unlike us, who witnessed the emergence and progressive development of these tools, the ‘digital natives’ don’t have this historical perspective.
The ‘beta generation’ starting in 2025 will evolve in a world where artificial intelligence is omnipresent: integrated into software, computers, hardware devices, etc. They often lack perspective to understand the origin and implications of these technologies. What particularly worries me is their growing difficulty in distinguishing truth from falsehood in this constantly evolving digital universe.”
The Impact on SMEs
Patrick emphasizes small and medium-sized enterprises. With his partner, their latest bold idea is the creation of one of the first fully automated AI agent agencies, without direct human intervention within 4 years. Certainly, this approach may seem radical, as it progressively reduces the human role, but it reflects their desire to explore new possibilities. They already use AI daily in their work, and this has led them to create a consulting and support service offering.
“Our objective is clear: we focus our efforts on SMEs, a bit like David versus Goliath. Unlike large companies, which have considerable financial and technical resources, SMEs often lack the resources to succeed in their digital transformation. It’s for them that we develop these solutions, and it’s in this spirit that I’m writing my book.”
With his team, he proposes the “72 Hours Countdown” concept. It offers SMEs a complete and comprehensive package that combines a website with an AI agent capable of managing customer service. This is complemented by a true production machine for SEO-optimized content, in the form of articles and podcasts, thus facilitating the attraction of new clients.
Why “72 Hours Countdown”?
“Thanks to AI, automation, and intelligent agents on which we are working intensively, we are now able to produce a complete high-quality solution in record time: 72 hours. Our ambition is not to provide low-end AI services, but to offer an all-in-one approach that meets the concrete needs of businesses.
We named our offering the ‘lead machine,’ in reference to its ability to generate prospects and sign clients. Despite technological advances, companies, and more broadly the economy, still rely on value creation, customer acquisition, and business relationship development. For years, as a consulting and technical development agency, we supported them in creating websites, SaaS software, etc. However, we found that a simple website is no longer enough.
If your site is not optimized for SEO (natural search engine optimization) or adapted to new digital search methods, it becomes invisible. Search engines are evolving: Google is no longer alone; AI-based tools like SearchGPT or Perplexity are redefining standards.”
With 72HeuresChrono.com, in three days, they provide SMEs with a complete solution:
- A showcase website: they are adapted to the company’s services and image, customized and allow the presentation of offers and services
- An integrated AI agent: it’s an intelligent chatbot that answers visitors’ questions 24/7. It is designed from the company’s own knowledge and documents, thus ensuring an adapted and immediate response.
- They associate with this digital infrastructure a content creation strategy, essential for attracting and engaging prospects and clients. This is part of an inbound marketing approach (attracting visitors) and outbound marketing (seeking out clients). Its reputation, employer brand, and visibility depend on the regular production of quality articles and a brand podcast. Production is weekly, ensuring maximum effect on SEO and visibility.
AI-Assisted Content Creation
“Our content is co-created using professional writers and AI tools. Although AI plays a major role, it doesn’t replace human experts. Our specialized writers use AI to collect, cross-reference, and reformulate information from different sources, but they perform genuine analysis, rewriting, and synthesis work. This process guarantees original and relevant content, while capitalizing on the efficiency of modern technologies.
In the medium term, we anticipate that AI will generate the majority of articles autonomously, but for now, we value human expertise combined with artificial intelligence. This allows us to deliver exceptional results while reducing production times and costs. With this approach, we offer SMEs a powerful tool to stand out in an increasingly competitive digital environment.”
He also provides them with Podcast content: “Podcasting is becoming a key tool for strengthening reputation and trust toward a company, its products, and its services. Thanks to AI, we can produce podcasts with natural and even cloned voices, in different languages. Progress in this field is infinite, making voices increasingly realistic and varied, surpassing the limitations of first generations often considered monotonous.
This rapid evolution illustrates a new paradigm: with AI, we no longer need to catch up on a delay, but adapt to an exponential dynamic that profoundly transforms practices. Advances in voice synthesis and avatars also raise major issues, particularly in cybersecurity, as technologies become more accessible and powerful.”
The Evolution of Professional Skills
AI is redefining the role of employees. Coders, for example, become versatile thanks to accelerated learning offered by AI tools. This evolution encourages creativity and exploration of new fields. He observes a similar transformation in other functions such as marketing, finance, or human resources. AIs allow routine tasks to be automated, thus freeing up time for strategic thinking.
The Challenges of Regulation and Ethics
The speed of technological advances poses regulation problems. Patrick recalls that autonomous AIs have already shown their ability to bypass instructions. These incidents raise questions about the control and responsibility of developers.
He advocates for international cooperation to prevent less regulated countries from taking an unfair advantage. The examples of China and the United States illustrate disparities in transparency and ethics.
The Future of Businesses Facing AI
For Patrick, AI is not a threat, but an opportunity. He encourages companies to explore this technology to remain competitive. Rapid adoption is essential in a context where evolution occurs at exponential speed. He also presents the emergence of AI agents as an ecological and economic solution. These tools, more energy-efficient than current extended models, could respond to environmental criticisms. Moreover, ambitious projects, such as using space for data centers, suggest positive prospects.
Despite the challenges, Patrick maintains an optimistic vision. He considers AI as an opportunity to reinvent economic and societal models. He emphasizes the importance of acting quickly and not underestimating the consequences for latecomers. His message to SMEs is clear: AI is a transformative tool that must be strategically adopted. This revolution is not a choice, but a necessity to survive and thrive.
