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Ex-Sequoia Partner Launches AI Scheduling Startup Blockit
23 Jan
Summary
- Blockit uses AI agents to autonomously schedule meetings.
- Sequoia Capital led the $5 million seed funding round.
- The AI can learn user preferences and prioritize meetings.
Kais Khimji, formerly a partner at Sequoia Capital, has launched Blockit, an AI-powered calendar-scheduling company. The venture, which Khimji began conceptualizing about a decade ago at Harvard, secured $5 million in seed funding, with Sequoia Capital leading the investment.
Blockit distinguishes itself by utilizing sophisticated AI agents designed to manage the entire scheduling process without human intervention. Unlike link-based solutions, Blockit's agents directly negotiate meeting times and locations based on user-defined preferences.
The system can be instructed on meeting priorities, like skipping lunch breaks when calendars are busy, and can even adapt to email tones to prioritize requests. This approach aligns with the concept of "context graphs," where AI agents capture the reasoning behind business decisions.
Currently, over 200 companies, including Together.ai and Brex, are using Blockit. The service offers a 30-day free trial, followed by an annual fee of $1,000 for individuals and $5,000 for teams.
