Vertical Labs – Autonomous AI Systems Studio for High-Growth Business
We engineer autonomous AI systems that operate 24/7 — from SEO agents that defend your rankings to bid automation that wins contracts. Not an agency. A systems studio.
A studio, not an agency.
Most companies looking at AI get sold one of two things: advice they can’t execute, or contractors they have to manage. We’re neither. Vertical Labs is a small studio that designs, builds, and deploys autonomous AI systems end-to-end.
We work like a product team that happens to be pointed at your business — obsessed with outcomes, not billable hours. Every engagement ships something real, integrated into the tools you already use, and built to keep running long after we hand it over.
We build, we don’t advise
No slide decks that end at strategy. We architect, ship, and run production systems — you get working software, not recommendations.
Senior team, no juniors
A small group of architects who have founded companies and shipped at scale. The people who scope your project are the people who build it.
You own the system
Your code, your data, your infrastructure. We design for handoff from day one — no black boxes, no lock-in, no hostage situations.
WORK
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VANTAGE BID
AI-powered bid discovery and automated proposal engineering. Designed to maximize win-potential for high-stakes contracts by eliminating manual back-office bottlenecks.
SEARCHEYE
Autonomous SEO agent swarm integrated directly into the SearchEye platform to automate SERP analysis and optimization.
ESPORTONE
Full-scale build for the competitive gaming ecosystem, focusing on high-performance data architecture and community engagement.
KAMP EVENTS
Intelligent event management dashboards built to streamline complex logistics and real-time attendee data.
CORE INTERFACES
Custom-engineered web interfaces and digital systems designed to modernize and automate operations for growing businesses.
CAPABILITIES .
We build the infrastructure that powers the artificial intelligence revolution.
AI Websites & Dashboards
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Generative UI
Real-time Inference
Smart Contracts
Predictive Analytics
AUTONOMOUS
SEO SENTINEL
The algorithms have changed. Static SEO is dead. Deploy our neural agent to continuously scan search vectors, optimize semantic relevance, and secure SERP dominance in real-time.
- 1 domain
- Weekly scans
- Basic schema injection
- Monthly reports
- Up to 5 domains
- Daily scans
- Competitor keyword decryption
- Semantic gap detection
- AI brand visibility tracking
- Unlimited domains
- Real-time monitoring
- Full autonomous optimization
- Dedicated instance
- Priority support
How we work together
Every system is custom, so every quote is too. These are starting points to help you gauge fit — the exact number depends on scope, complexity, and timeline.
Fixed-Scope Build
A defined system, delivered. Best when you know what you need built and want a clear price, scope, and timeline.
- ›Dashboards, AI websites & web apps
- ›Agent & automation builds
- ›Typical timeline: 3–8 weeks
Monthly Retainer
An ongoing systems partner. Best for evolving products that need continuous building, iteration, and optimization.
- ›Dedicated senior capacity
- ›Roadmap + continuous delivery
- ›Best for: multi-phase initiatives
Pilot / Revenue-Share
Skin in the game. For the right product, we’ll structure a proof-of-concept around shared upside instead of a flat fee.
- ›Lower upfront cost
- ›Aligned incentives
- ›Selective — by fit
THE ALGORITHM
CONTACT & DIAGNOSTIC
Submit your project parameters via our initialization console. We perform an initial diagnostic of your current infrastructure and operational objectives.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
We evaluate the synergy between your needs and our neural capabilities. If a high-ROI fit is confirmed, we proceed to the architectural planning stage.
ARCHITECTURAL PROPOSAL
We deliver a comprehensive project blueprint and technical roadmap tailored to your ecosystem, outlining clear milestones and development costs.
SYSTEM KICK-OFF
Sequence initialized. Our lead architects align directly with your vision to begin the active build-out and custom AI automation deployment.
Client_Transmissions
"Vertical Labs didn't just rebuild our site; they architected a digital ecosystem. We received a full overhaul including a cutting-edge design system, dynamic event page templates, and seamless integrations with PostHog, Slack, and Beehiiv. The animations are absolutely next-level."
"We needed a fully agentic RFP automation system for our government clients, and Vertical Labs delivered. The system automates complex proposal workflows with incredible accuracy, drastically reducing our turnaround time on critical contracts."
"Vertical Labs built a sophisticated agentic system directly into our platform. Their ability to integrate complex AI logic into existing infrastructure has significantly boosted our intelligence capabilities and user value."
Meet_The_Architects
Matt Gunnin
Entrepreneur and AI engineer with 20+ years leading ventures across gaming, sports, and emerging tech. Matt blends deep technical expertise with strategic vision, building scalable platforms that merge automation, intelligence, and design.
Core Expertise
Key Achievements
- 3 Successful Exits
- Former Rackspace & Twitch Partner
- Keynote Speaker on AI & Automation
Raquel Ortega
Automation architect and UI/UX design expert who specializes in building intelligent, human-centered systems – uniting automation, product design, and user experience to drive measurable growth and efficiency.
Core Expertise
Key Achievements
- Led automation and design systems that cut operational costs by up to 60%
- Designed AI-driven interfaces
- Recognized as an AI Workflow & UX Integration Specialist
Questions, answered
Sometimes — and we’ll tell you if that’s the right call. But standing up a senior AI team, learning the failure modes, and shipping to production usually takes longer and costs more than people expect. We get you a working system fast, then hand it to your team to own.
EXPERIENCE INTELLIGENCE
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Our architects are ready to audit your infrastructure and propose a vertical solution. Secure a slot in our production queue below.