When you think of artificial intelligence, you might imagine robots, automation, or data dashboards. But for Laurent Gasser, the CEO and Co-founder of Wizy Vision, AI is about something far more human — helping real people on the ground work smarter, faster, and better.
In this episode of the Golden Nuggets Podcast, Laurent shares his journey from accountant to tech entrepreneur, how Wizy Vision is changing the future of frontline work, and the life lessons that shaped his mindset on business, family, and freedom.
From CPA to CEO
Laurent didn’t start in tech — he started in accounting. But curiosity and courage led him far beyond spreadsheets. From managing audit teams in Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall to building a life in China during its economic boom, Laurent learned that entrepreneurship isn’t always about ideas — it’s about taking ownership wherever you are.
He recalls that even when he was an employee, others saw him as an entrepreneur before he did. “Some people are entrepreneurs without knowing it,” he says. It’s that spark — the willingness to step into uncertainty — that later pushed him to build his own companies and eventually Wizy Vision.
Making Work Easier for the People Who Keep the World Running
Wizy Vision started with one big observation: while offices got smarter software, frontline workers — those in logistics, oil and gas, manufacturing, and retail — were left behind with clunky tools that didn’t fit how they worked.
Laurent’s vision was clear: “If you can speak and take a photo, you should be able to work.”
Wizy Vision allows companies to build no-code mobile apps that use voice, images, and scanning to collect information on the ground — cutting down typing by 80%. Its AI runs both on-device and in the cloud (powered by Google Cloud), analyzing visuals and voice to help teams capture accurate, usable data instantly.
The result? Less paperwork. Fewer errors. More productivity — and more dignity — for the people doing the work.
Lessons on Entrepreneurship, Family, and Freedom
Laurent’s story isn’t just about innovation; it’s about perspective.
He speaks candidly about building businesses with his own savings, surviving lean years, and taking personal risks — even borrowing against his home to keep the company alive. His advice?
“Start before you have too many commitments. Build with passion, not fear. And make sure your family is truly on board — entrepreneurship is a shared journey.”
For Laurent, entrepreneurship is never about chasing wealth. It’s about creating a life where passion, purpose, and freedom align.
The Future of Frontline Work
Wizy Vision’s impact has already been recognized globally, including being named a finalist for the LVMH Innovation Award, acknowledging how its platform improves operations in industries often overlooked by technology.
Through partnerships like COM360 in Southeast Asia, Laurent and his team continue to make frontline work more connected, efficient, and human.
“Our mission is simple,” he says. “Make technology work for the people who move the world.”
💡 Extracting Golden Nuggets
- Empower the doers. Build tech for those who use their hands and time, not just those behind desks.
- Stay lean and adaptive. Focus on what works before scaling everywhere.
- Passion over profit. True freedom comes when you love what you build.
- Family is your foundation. Big dreams need shared support.
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This episode is sponsored by COM360 — helping enterprises in oil, gas, and logistics bring AI-powered field solutions to life with Wizy Vision.
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