The Lorvio Blog
Practical, in-depth guides on researching anyone before you meet them — so every call, pitch, interview, and first hello feels a little easier.
How to Research Investors Before You Pitch: A Founder's 2026 Playbook
Founders obsess over the deck and forget they are pitching a person. Here is how to research a VC or angel before the meeting so your pitch actually lands.
The Ethics of AI People Research: Public Data, Privacy, and Doing It Right
Is researching someone with AI ethical? A clear, honest look at public data, privacy, and the principles that separate responsible people research from creepy surveillance.
Deep Research, but for People: The Rise of AI Person-Intelligence
AI deep research changed how we investigate topics. The same idea applied to people — sourced, cited person-intelligence — is the next shift. Here is what it means.
What Is an AI Persona? Digital Twins of Real People, Explained
AI personas and digital twins are everywhere in 2026. Here is what they actually are, how they are built, where they help, and how to use them responsibly.
AI Sales Prospecting in 2026: How to Research Buyers Before You Reach Out
Cold, generic outreach is dead. Here is how modern sales teams use AI to research buyers, personalize the first touch, and book more meetings — without burning trust.
DISC and Big Five (OCEAN) Profiles: Read Someone's Communication Style Before You Meet
What DISC and the Big Five (OCEAN) actually measure, how to read a communication-style profile, and how to use it to adapt your tone before an important conversation.
How to Walk Into Any Conversation Prepared: Sales, Investors, Interviews, and First Hellos
Sales calls, investor meetings, interviews, partnerships, even first dates — the preparation that makes each one easier is the same. Here is the playbook.
People Research vs. Contact Databases: Why Sourced, Cited Briefs Win
Contact databases give you a phone number. People research gives you a person. Here is the difference, and why cited, sourced briefs beat raw data for real conversations.
How to Research Someone Before a Meeting: The Complete 2026 Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to researching anyone before a meeting — what to look for, where to find it, and how to turn it into a brief you can actually use.