Name: Sebastian Melbye
Title: CEO & Founder
Company: PONS
Website: www.pons.io
Founded: 2022
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Description: Bridging Legal Expertise with AI Innovation
PONS: Transforming Legal Services with AI and Vision
Sebastian Melbye is the CEO & Founder of PONS, a next-generation legal tech platform providing AI-driven workflows and secure data management. The firm helps law firms, businesses, and individuals streamline cases, contracts, and research—all in one compliant, intuitive environment. The company is on a mission to redefine legal services by creating an AI-powered ecosystem that benefits both clients and legal professionals.
In an interview, Sebastin speaks on an array of topics.
Excerpts:
Conception of PONS- Bridging the Legal Gap
Legal issues are common, but access to help is often costly, complex, and slow. Many hesitate to contact a lawyer due to uncertainty or expense, while lawyers lose valuable time on non-billable tasks like screening inquiries and paperwork, according to Sebastin. Elaborating on how PONS was born, he says that PONS was conceived to bridges this gap by providing instant legal insights, empowering individuals to make informed decisions before engaging a lawyer. For lawyers, this means fewer wasted consultations and more high-value cases, allowing them to focus on what truly matters. Our mission is to democratize access to legal services, making them “faster, smarter, and more user-friendly” for both individuals and professionals. Legal help shouldn’t be a privilege—it should be accessible to everyone.
Revolutionizing Legal Services with Vertical AI Agents
PONS’ Vertical AI Agents are proprietary, multijurisdictional AI systems that automate case analysis, legal research & drafting, and tax insights across the platform. Unlike standalone AI tools, these agents work collaboratively—validating information, checking criteria, and optimizing workflows before execution. By streamlining legal processes and reducing repetitive work, PONS enhances efficiency for lawyers while providing instant clarity for clients. Our AI-driven approach makes legal services smarter, faster, and more accessible than ever before.
PONS Joins NVIDIA Inception to Elevate AI Capabilities
PONS recently joined the NVIDIA Inception program, gaining access to top-tier training materials for our engineers, cloud credits, and discounts on high-performance AI hardware. This enables us to optimize our Agents more efficiently, leverage state-of-the-art infrastructure, and continuously enhance our platform with the latest advancements in machine learning and automation.
Key features of PONS’ platform
PONS provides a fully integrated legal ecosystem, unifying every stage of a legal case—from initial consultation to case resolution—on a single AI-powered platform. “Our marketplace intelligently connects individuals and businesses with the right legal professionals, ensuring a seamless transition from AI-driven legal insights to human expertise when needed” adds Sebastin. Users can securely communicate, analyze legal matters, draft documents, submit filings, and process payments—all within one platform, eliminating inefficiencies and simplifying legal navigation for everyone.
PONS’s ethical use of AI in legal services: Security, Compliance, and Trust at the Core
All communications and case data are end-to-end encrypted, with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR compliance at our core. Our AI Agents serve as decision-support tools, enhancing efficiency while keeping legal professionals in control. To ensure trust, AI-generated insights include citations from relevant laws and cases, ensuring accuracy and accountability, maintains Sebastin.
Challenges Galore
The challenge isn’t just adopting AI in legal frameworks but ensuring it truly enhances legal service delivery, says Sebastin. “Instead of forcing AI into rigid structures, we redesigned the process from the ground up. By creating practical, connected workflows where AI, automation, and human expertise complement each other, we eliminated adoption barriers—enhancing efficiency while keeping professionals in control.”
Leadership through Vision, Action, and Adaptability
Leadership is about having a clear vision, a solid plan, and keeping the team aligned. It’s not just about direction—it must make sense, and I must lead by doing, adds Sebastin. “I encourage open ideas and creative thinking to keep the workplace dynamic, while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset where effort and determination drive results. I step up when something needs to be done because delaying only makes tasks bigger. By taking initiative and handling all kinds of tasks, I show the team that no task is beneath anyone—if something needs to be done, you do it. Ultimately, how you lead and grow reflects directly on how your business thrives.”
The entrepreneur also urges fellow entrepreneurs to think big, be bold, and stay adaptable. “Your first idea won’t always be the right one, but constant testing and external input will help refine or pivot your solution. Stay open to new perspectives, but confident in your mission—real progress comes from balancing feedback with focus” he adds.
AI evolving in the legal sector – PONS Forges the Way Ahead
AI in the legal sector is evolving from automation to intelligent collaboration, augmenting lawyers rather than replacing them. As AI takes on repetitive tasks, lawyers will focus more on strategic oversight and quality control, making this an exciting time to be in the profession. PONS is building a legal ecosystem that creates more work for lawyers while enhancing access for clients. “We stay ahead of the curve by constantly exploring new tools and infrastructure to ensure we remain at the forefront of AI-driven legal services. In 2025, we’re expanding across Europe and the U.S., making legal services more accessible through AI-driven automation.”
