($38M raised; a16z) Convey Founder, Rohan Chopra: What Happens When AI Stops Helping Employees and Starts Becoming the Employee? (A16z, Khosla Ventures, Pear VC invested)

- Convey, founded by Rohan Chopra, builds AI "teammates" that automate repetitive and inhuman business tasks, allowing employees to focus on higher-value, strategic work. - The company has enabled over 1.1 million hours of enterprise work to be handled by AI, serving a range of customers from mid-market to large enterprises, including operationally intensive businesses. - Convey's approach emphasizes giving AI agents distinct identities within organizations, enabling collaboration, auditability, and clear ownership of tasks, rather than just acting as personal assistants. - The company recently raised $38 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with continued support from Khosla Ventures and Pear VC, bringing total funding to $42.5 million. - Rohan attributes Convey's success to a relentless focus on solving real customer problems, prioritizing durable revenue, and maintaining strong alignment with investors who share their long-term vision.