Netspeek
Simplifying the Complexities of Pro AV with AI
Highlights
Notable Angel
Raised $25k or more from a notable angel investor
Repeat Founder
Started a prior company with $2M+ in funding or revenue
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CEO and Partner of The Kernel LLC, Jeff's career spans more than 25 years in venture capital, asset management, and alternative investments, responsible for building and managing numerous businesses within large global financial institutions.
“Utilizing disruptive innovation, NetSpeek typifies the type of tech company we seek to back. Erik and his team, each with over 15 years of direct industry experience and more than a decade of collaboration, not only identified the overarching problem plaguing the Pro AV space, they realized the major players had no incentive to solve it. After more than a year of research, production and testing, the solution has been successfully deployed and is ready for commercial use. With the team’s exte...”
The Kernel is a unique technology advisory firm that seeks to identify, validate, invest, and deploy emerging technology for our global clients and our proprietary projects.
“NetSpeek's flagship product, LENA, was created in response to demands from global enterprises struggling to support Pro AV networks. We observed early on that the potential cost savings coupled with an almost seamless integrated solution for any coporation's communications infrastructure had the potential to turn the Pro AV market on its head.”
Our Team
Solving the Most Common Problems in the Conference Room


We've all been there. A critical conference call is about to start, but technology fails us. Blank screens. No audio. IT and network administrators rushing to identify and resolve the issue. As thirty minutes slip by, opportunity, productivity, and revenue are lost. With disparate software, hardware, and system integrators all operating independently, managing a Pro AV ecosystem becomes a frustrating, complex, and costly reality that drains both resources and patience.

The Pro AV industry is vast and fragmented. System integration companies offer technology from an overwhelming number of vendors, none of which are motivated to improve interoperability. If anything, the current industry players benefit from this dysfunction.
- System integrators secure lucrative managed services contracts after initial product sales
- Vendors benefit from the lack of compatibility among competitive technology

Even within a simple network, the number of technologies that need to be managed is vast. With no centralized management tools, deployment, use and maintenance of the network is costly and downtime is frequent.

NetSpeek's solution unifies the control and management of multi-vendor estates of Pro AV technologies, enabling streamlined deployment and maintenance and frictionless use while eliminating the clutter, confusion and frustration that is near universal today.

Even industry leaders acknowledge the persistent challenge. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, a pioneering AI company, describes the ongoing dilemma:
We have a running joke at Anthropic, which is that we'll solve AGI [Artificial General Intelligence] before we solve video conferencing. I think it's going to be literally true — the AGI will come first.
Amodei's insight exposes a paradox: as artificial intelligence races forward, reliable video conferencing remains as elusive as it was a decade ago - until now.

NetSpeek, founded by Erik DeGiorgi, addresses a crucial need in the Professional AV community: a solution to the ongoing challenge of integrating the vast array of hardware and software in the $402 billion Pro AV market. Our team's expertise goes beyond mere technical knowledge – we intimately understand our customers' pain points because we've experienced them ourselves. This firsthand experience with the industry's frustrations gives us a unique advantage in developing solutions that truly resonate with the market.
NetSpeek's team brings a wealth of industry expertise: over 50 years of combined Pro AV experience, $100 million in career sales, and deep-rooted relationships with channel and vendor partners. This foundation enabled us to identify over thirty enterprise accounts, including 14 Fortune 500 companies, as our initial target market. Our potential reach is substantial – the meeting room count from our team's previous customers alone encompasses an estimated 140,000 rooms out of the industry's 15,000,000 total, representing approximately $7M in potential Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).

LENA revolutionizes Pro AV network management. More than just another tool, LENA is a multilingual powerhouse that understands both human speech and the complex languages of diverse AV devices across manufacturers.
Key Features:
- Natural language interface: Control your AV setup through simple voice commands
- Universal compatibility: Seamlessly works with devices from virtually any manufacturer
- Real-time problem-solving: Proactively identifies and resolves issues to maintain smooth operations

Imagine entering a conference room and saying, "LENA, start my presentation." No more wrestling with remotes or waiting for IT support. This simplicity is the essence of NetSpeek's innovation. LENA's capabilities extend beyond end-users, empowering network administrators and support technicians to manage systems with unprecedented ease.

Driving our groundbreaking innovation is a team of industry experts and visionaries with over 50 years of combined Pro AV experience:
Erik DeGiorgi, CEO
- 15+ years in Pro AV
- Scaled MediaVue from concept to $6.5M+ annual revenue
- US Marine Corps veteran, RISD MFA
Brian Kane, Principal Software Engineer
- 14+ years specializing in hardware control systems and AI
- Bridges device control and human interaction
- Leads development of LENA's core AI technology
Katie Valle, Sales Advisor
- 20+ years in Pro AV, IT Managed Services, and Digital Signage
- Proven track record with strategic C-level partnerships
- Spearheads NetSpeek's market growth strategy
Backed by a board of seasoned advisors and directors from the worlds of tech innovation, global partnerships, and digital strategies, NetSpeek is primed to disrupt the Pro AV industry and capture a significant share of the $402 billion market opportunity.

Forward-looking projections are not guaranteed.
While LENA is poised to revolutionize the Pro AV industry, we're not just dealing in hypotheticals. Our journey from concept to market-ready solution has already garnered significant interest and validation.

Beta Program:
- Collaborating with global enterprises for initial deployments
- Targeting 300+ room installations in Q4 2024
- Potential annual savings of $150,000 for a global financial firm with just 225 rooms
Industry Excitement:
- 28 enterprise accounts identified for immediate pipeline
- Demonstrations provided to Fortune 500 decision-makers
- Consistent, positive feedback on LENA's potential to solve critical pain points
Strategic Partnerships:
- Integration with leading Pro AV technology vendors underway
- Fostering relationships with key resellers and managed service providers
Our early adopters aren't just testing LENA; they're eagerly anticipating full deployment. As David Mawhinney, a Pro AV consultant with 30 years of industry experience puts it,
LENA isn't just a tool; it's the missing link in our Pro AV ecosystem. We've been waiting for something like this for years.
With each demo and partnership discussion, we're not just validating our technology – we're building a groundswell of demand that positions NetSpeek at the forefront of the Pro AV revolution.

NetSpeek's innovative approach and growing industry recognition positions us to capture a significant share of the $402 billion Pro AV market.
Phased Rollout:
- Q4 2024: Beta deployment in 300+ rooms across major enterprises
- Q1 2025: Full-scale launch to early adopters and strategic partners
- 2025: Broad market expansion and channel partner engagement
Dual-Pronged Sales Approach:
- Sales: Leveraging our team's industry connections to target Fortune 500 companies
- Channel Partners: Collaborating with system integrators and managed service providers to extend our reach
Land and Expand:
- Start with conference room deployment
- Expand to other AV-equipped spaces within adopting organizations
- Upsell advanced features and analytics as we capture more of the AV ecosystem
Industry Partnerships:
- Integrated LENA with leading AV hardware manufacturers
- Positioning LENA as the universal interface for all Pro AV systems
Thought Leadership:
- Regular contributions to industry publications
- Speaking engagements at major AV conferences
- Hosting webinars on the future of AI in Pro AV management


Thank you for your time and interest. - Erik & the entire NetSpeek team.