Aidan: Real-Time Conversational AI Employee in Action
shaunmmaguire · x · 2026-07-17
Investor Shaun Maguire introduces Aidan, an AI employee product. Built as a computer-using AI specifically designed for real-time conversation, Aidan has recently secured $45 million in funding from backers including Sequoia Capital. It can guide users through product usage, onboard new clients, run demos, and assist with sales in multiple languages. Companies like Notion and Decagon are already using it for customer interactions.
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