Thryve Innovations Launches in the Stone Countertop Industry
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January 13th, 2026
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Rich Katzmann
Chief Commercial Officer Thryve Innovations, LLC
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Thryve Innovations Launches in the Stone Countertop Industry Industry and AI Experts Join Forces to Provide Agentic AI Solutions, Training and Consulting
Chicago IL — January 2026 — Thryve Innovations today announced its official launch into the stone countertop industry, introducing a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions purpose-built for stone fabrication shops. With a sharp focus on improving shop profitability, efficiency, and scalability, Thryve brings deep industry expertise and proven AI capabilities to an industry that is ready for disruption. The company is launching with active participation from leading stone shops across the country and early customer traction, underscoring strong market demand for practical, high-ROI AI tools designed specifically for stone operations.
Thryve is an industry-focused AI education, consulting, and development company initially hyper-focused on the stone countertop market. Thryve’s offerings include AI bootcamps and training, strategic AI consulting, and a growing suite of pre-developed “agentic AI” solutions that integrate directly with leading stone industry ERPs. These AI agents are designed to optimize the largest cost and profit drivers in a shop, including material utilization, programming, scheduling, reworks, and self-quoting. Early solutions are targeting 30–50% cost reductions, 2x+ revenue per employee improvement, and EBITDA improvements from industry averages of ~5% to 30% or more, delivering 8–15x ROI for customers. Says Co-Founder & CCO, Rich Katzmann, “Our team at Thryve has decades of experience in the stone countertop industry and practical AI implementation expertise and can’t wait to deliver high value agentic AI solutions to optimize the industry we love. The financial improvements are dramatic.”
About Thryve Innovations
Thryve is building the AI advantage for the construction industry, initially focused on stone countertops and gradually moving into cabinets and flooring. Founded by a team with deep roots in stone fabrication, enterprise operations, and advanced AI development, Thryve partners directly with stone shop owners to design, deploy, and scale AI solutions that drive real financial results. The company is currently developing multiple AI agents prioritized by an industry AI Design Council and is actively working with many of the top stone shops in the country. Thryve Innovations is committed to helping businesses modernize operations, increase margins, and compete more effectively in an evolving market. Follow Thryve on their website at: www.Thryvein.ai and LinkedIn at:www.linkedin.com/company/thryve-innovations/
About the Founders
Thryve is led by a uniquely accomplished founding team that blends industry leadership, operational expertise, and world-class AI experience. The founders bring decades of experience running stone industry organizations, leading national trade associations, scaling multi-million-dollar businesses, and building AI platforms at the enterprise level. Their combined background includes senior leadership roles at GE, successful startups, deep involvement with organizations such as Rockheads, NSI, and ISFA, and years of hands-on work designing AI solutions. This combination positions Thryve to deliver practical, trusted, and high-impact AI solutions.