I Build the Business Models of the AI Economy.

Hi, I'm Dr. Hernani Costa. I turn AI hype into operational engines. Whether you need market intelligence or full-scale implementation, I help European SMEs survive and thrive in the shift.

Knowing the strategy is half the battle. Executing it is the hard part. At Core Ventures, we handle the 'other 10' -hiring, process re-engineering, subsidies, and implementation.

I’m not a theorist. I use these exact strategies to scale my own tech ventures, Tarucca and Desapega.

I learned how to build a media engine (First AI Movers) and a tech product (Desapega). Core Ventures exists to install that same engine inside your company.

How We Can Collaborate

For Leaders Who Want Clarity

  • The daily intelligence source for 8,000+ executives.

  • Cut through the noise. Understand the strategy.

For Businesses That Need Transformation

  • Strategic implementation, process re-engineering, and AI talent acquisition.

  • We don't just advise; we build the engine your company needs to scale.

Built in Public.
Proven in Market.

I don't just consult on AI; I build AI-first companies from scratch.

  • Tarucca: AI-driven wind turbine insights and deep-tech strategy.

  • Desapega: Marketplace efficiency engine built in 48 hours with AI automation.

Part of the Core Ventures Ecosystem.

LinkedIn | First AI Movers | Core Ventures

Ventures

My ventures and platforms. Each is a distinct entity with a clear mission.

  • Core Ventures (CEO & Founder)

  • The strategic engine behind my portfolio of innovations. We incubate and scale high-impact ventures focused on digital transformation and real-world execution.