Founder's real-time AI avatar handled inbound sales during paternity leave, closing prospects
toolstelegraph · x · 2026-09-07
@wayneliang shared that during his paternity leave, a real-time AI avatar handled all his inbound sales conversations. In the demo, the agent recognizes returning prospects, recalls account history, works through pricing options, and offers email follow-ups.
Several prospects moved into procurement without ever scheduling a call with him. When he returned and offered to talk, some preferred to keep talking to the avatar instead.
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