SKANEATELES — A new Central New York artificial intelligence (AI) startup has a bold goal. “We are on a mission to save businesses 1.5 million hours in productivity and create $100 million in profitability for our partners by 2030,” the website of Arcovo AI proclaims. The business, which is described as an AI-automation agency, has […]
SKANEATELES — A new Central New York artificial intelligence (AI) startup has a bold goal.
“We are on a mission to save businesses 1.5 million hours in productivity and create $100 million in profitability for our partners by 2030,” the website of Arcovo AI proclaims.
The business, which is described as an AI-automation agency, has launched operations with the backing of three area entrepreneurs.
Arcovo AI was co-founded by Jeff Knauss and Jake Tanner, the entrepreneurs who previously co-founded Digital Hyve, a Syracuse–based digital-marketing agency and then sold it to Butler/Till of Rochester in 2021. Knauss is Arcovo AI’s CEO while Tanner is the new firm’s COO.
Besides Knauss and Tanner, the Arcovo AI website lists four employees.
Adam Weitsman — a local billionaire, entrepreneur, restaurateur, and philanthropist who is owner/CEO of Upstate Shredding — is also a co-founder and strategic advisor for Arcovo AI.
The new venture says it is “dedicated to leveling the playing field for local and regional businesses by providing advanced workflow AI automation solutions tailored to their unique needs to help them save time and money.”
“We’re incredibly excited to help small and medium-sized businesses unlock the potential of AI,” Knauss said in the firm’s announcement. “Our mission is to empower these businesses with solutions that were once only accessible to larger corporations. Watching businesses thrive by leveraging cutting-edge technology is what drives us every day.”
Arcovo AI specializes in workflow automation designed to streamline repetitive tasks, reduce inefficiencies, and free up teams to focus on “strategic, high-value activities.” The agency focuses on helping businesses thrive in three critical areas: sales and marketing, customer support, and operations.
By automating tasks such as data entry, lead follow-ups, ticket routing, chatbots, and cross-system communication, Arcovo AI contends it ensures that businesses achieve cost savings, improved productivity, and faster results.
“At Arcovo AI, we believe that AI should augment human capabilities, not replace them,” Knauss said. “Our human-in-the-loop approach ensures that AI systems work alongside human teams, enhancing efficiency and freeing up valuable time for employees to focus on the things that matter most. This collaboration leads to improved productivity and job satisfaction, as employees can dedicate more time to strategic and creative tasks.”
Tanner added that the time is now for smaller businesses to embrace AI.
“AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and small to medium-sized businesses often feel like they’re being left behind,” he said. “At Arcovo AI, we are here to change that. By providing accessible and tailored automation solutions, we ensure our clients stay competitive and ahead of the curve in today’s AI-driven market.”
