The founding team behind LISA
When we talk about AI, we often talk about models, systems, and functions. But in 2025, there’s more to it than that. Technology only works when there are real people behind it—individuals who share its vision, take responsibility, and are willing to step into the spotlight.
Because technology without faces has no future
When we talk about AI, we often talk about models, systems and features. But in 2025 it is about more than that. Technology only has an impact when the people behind it are visible. Personalities who carry the vision forward, take responsibility and are willing to step into the spotlight.
That is exactly why today we do not want to talk about LISA – but about the people who make it possible.
About a team that could hardly be more different and works so well precisely because of that.
About four experts who came together because they share one common belief:
The automotive industry deserves AI that truly moves it forward.
Four perspectives, one mission
The Vienna AI Company is not “just another tech startup.” It is the result of decades of industry experience, deep technological expertise and a practical understanding of how dealerships actually work – not theoretically, but in real operations every single day.
What makes this team special is the combination:
A young CEO with an inventor’s technical spirit, an industry leader with decades of experience, a sales professional from the next generation of dealership leadership and a business consultant who has been helping companies operate more efficiently and successfully for over 30 years.
Together they create a foundation that cannot be artificially constructed.
It has grown.
It is authentic.
And it is exactly what the industry needs in 2025.
Vladislav Smolyanoy – The mind bringing technology to life
Vladislav is someone who does not just want to understand things – he wants to improve them.
His journey began at HTL Rennweg, where he developed an early passion for innovative projects unlike anything around him.
His professional career shows a clear pattern:
He builds. He thinks further. And he does not stop until a problem is truly solved.
From building a machine-learning data startup, to developing MedTech hardware and software, to founding his own technology and marketing company.
Today he is the one who not only leads LISA technically but also gives the entire vision its structure.
He is the architect of an ecosystem designed not to replace the people who carry the automotive industry – but to empower them.
Roman Keglovits-Ackerer – The voice of an entire industry
Roman is someone well known in the Austrian automotive world. For over four decades he has run a successful dealership – and for just as long he has understood where the real challenges of the industry lie.
As Federal Guild Master of the automotive sector he brings a perspective that cannot be bought or studied. It only comes from decades of experience, decision-making and hands-on leadership.
Roman ensures that LISA does not become a gimmick – but a real solution. He brings grounded thinking to the vision, realism to product development and a very clear understanding of what truly matters in daily operations: efficiency, clarity and customer focus.
Philip Keglovits-Ackerer – The next generation of dealership leadership
Philip grew up in a dealership – and anyone who has spent time in this industry knows that there are things you learn there that no education can teach.
He is a salesperson, authorized officer, problem solver and reality check all in one.
And he understands how modern customers think: impatient, informed and digital.
Philip brings the perspective of the people who carry operational responsibility in dealerships today.
He recognizes trends in everyday work, spots gaps in processes and provides valuable feedback from the perspective of a real business – not theoretical, but grounded in practice.
This makes him the bridge between vision and real-world application, ensuring that LISA is never developed away from real operational needs. At the same time he is the contact person and host for LISA enthusiasts visiting the Keglovits dealership.
Michael Holub – The man who turns processes into results
Michael has been advising companies longer than most startups have even existed. What sets him apart is not just expertise – it is the ability to structure complex organizations in a way that makes them work.
Whether marketing, international key account roles, workshop financing, SAP implementation or strategic customer satisfaction: Michael has seen how companies operate when they run well – and when they do not.
For more than 30 years he has helped businesses create more impact and less stress in their operations.
He understands the dynamics of a dealership in detail – from sales and workshop operations to customer relationships.
And that is exactly why his role at Vienna AI Company is so valuable: he ensures that processes are not only digitized – but improved.
United by the same idea – and the same industry
What connects this team is not just a company.
It is a goal.
The digitalization of the automotive industry must not be complicated, expensive or overwhelming.
It must support, not replace.
It must relieve people, not replace them.
It must integrate, not impose itself.
Each member contributes the unique strength that the team would otherwise lack.
And exactly through this, something emerges that is greater than the sum of its parts.
We have only just begun
The Vienna AI Company is only at the beginning. Yet even now you can already see how much movement is created in this industry when technology and real operational knowledge are combined.
In the coming months we will share more about how we work, what we are building and how the industry can evolve with LISA.
Stay tuned – it will be exciting.
And above all: it will be a real upgrade for the automotive world.
LISA is currently in an exclusive testing phase. We would be happy to consider your request to join our limited pilot program. The official release is planned for Q3 2026.
Demo booking: https://cal.com/lisa-general-meeting/30min
When we talk about AI, we often talk about models, systems, and functions. But in 2025, there’s more to it than that. Technology only works when there are real people behind it—individuals who share its vision, take responsibility, and are willing to step into the spotlight.
Because technology without faces has no future
When we talk about AI, we often talk about models, systems and features. But in 2025 it is about more than that. Technology only has an impact when the people behind it are visible. Personalities who carry the vision forward, take responsibility and are willing to step into the spotlight.
That is exactly why today we do not want to talk about LISA – but about the people who make it possible.
About a team that could hardly be more different and works so well precisely because of that.
About four experts who came together because they share one common belief:
The automotive industry deserves AI that truly moves it forward.
Four perspectives, one mission
The Vienna AI Company is not “just another tech startup.” It is the result of decades of industry experience, deep technological expertise and a practical understanding of how dealerships actually work – not theoretically, but in real operations every single day.
What makes this team special is the combination:
A young CEO with an inventor’s technical spirit, an industry leader with decades of experience, a sales professional from the next generation of dealership leadership and a business consultant who has been helping companies operate more efficiently and successfully for over 30 years.
Together they create a foundation that cannot be artificially constructed.
It has grown.
It is authentic.
And it is exactly what the industry needs in 2025.
Vladislav Smolyanoy – The mind bringing technology to life
Vladislav is someone who does not just want to understand things – he wants to improve them.
His journey began at HTL Rennweg, where he developed an early passion for innovative projects unlike anything around him.
His professional career shows a clear pattern:
He builds. He thinks further. And he does not stop until a problem is truly solved.
From building a machine-learning data startup, to developing MedTech hardware and software, to founding his own technology and marketing company.
Today he is the one who not only leads LISA technically but also gives the entire vision its structure.
He is the architect of an ecosystem designed not to replace the people who carry the automotive industry – but to empower them.
Roman Keglovits-Ackerer – The voice of an entire industry
Roman is someone well known in the Austrian automotive world. For over four decades he has run a successful dealership – and for just as long he has understood where the real challenges of the industry lie.
As Federal Guild Master of the automotive sector he brings a perspective that cannot be bought or studied. It only comes from decades of experience, decision-making and hands-on leadership.
Roman ensures that LISA does not become a gimmick – but a real solution. He brings grounded thinking to the vision, realism to product development and a very clear understanding of what truly matters in daily operations: efficiency, clarity and customer focus.
Philip Keglovits-Ackerer – The next generation of dealership leadership
Philip grew up in a dealership – and anyone who has spent time in this industry knows that there are things you learn there that no education can teach.
He is a salesperson, authorized officer, problem solver and reality check all in one.
And he understands how modern customers think: impatient, informed and digital.
Philip brings the perspective of the people who carry operational responsibility in dealerships today.
He recognizes trends in everyday work, spots gaps in processes and provides valuable feedback from the perspective of a real business – not theoretical, but grounded in practice.
This makes him the bridge between vision and real-world application, ensuring that LISA is never developed away from real operational needs. At the same time he is the contact person and host for LISA enthusiasts visiting the Keglovits dealership.
Michael Holub – The man who turns processes into results
Michael has been advising companies longer than most startups have even existed. What sets him apart is not just expertise – it is the ability to structure complex organizations in a way that makes them work.
Whether marketing, international key account roles, workshop financing, SAP implementation or strategic customer satisfaction: Michael has seen how companies operate when they run well – and when they do not.
For more than 30 years he has helped businesses create more impact and less stress in their operations.
He understands the dynamics of a dealership in detail – from sales and workshop operations to customer relationships.
And that is exactly why his role at Vienna AI Company is so valuable: he ensures that processes are not only digitized – but improved.
United by the same idea – and the same industry
What connects this team is not just a company.
It is a goal.
The digitalization of the automotive industry must not be complicated, expensive or overwhelming.
It must support, not replace.
It must relieve people, not replace them.
It must integrate, not impose itself.
Each member contributes the unique strength that the team would otherwise lack.
And exactly through this, something emerges that is greater than the sum of its parts.
We have only just begun
The Vienna AI Company is only at the beginning. Yet even now you can already see how much movement is created in this industry when technology and real operational knowledge are combined.
In the coming months we will share more about how we work, what we are building and how the industry can evolve with LISA.
Stay tuned – it will be exciting.
And above all: it will be a real upgrade for the automotive world.
LISA is currently in an exclusive testing phase. We would be happy to consider your request to join our limited pilot program. The official release is planned for Q3 2026.
Demo booking: https://cal.com/lisa-general-meeting/30min