Blockit Automates Appointment Management with AI

Blockit, a new startup founded by a former Sequoia partner, has developed an AI-based agent capable of communicating directly with other calendars to negotiate and schedule appointments. The company has announced that it has closed a $5 million seed funding round, led by Sequoia.

The main goal of Blockit is to simplify and automate the often lengthy and complex planning process, which requires numerous email exchanges and phone calls. Blockit's AI should drastically reduce the time needed to reach an agreement on times and dates, improving productivity.

The Context of the Virtual Assistant Market

The market for virtual assistants and AI-based productivity tools is growing rapidly. More and more companies and professionals are looking for solutions to optimize time management and automate repetitive tasks. Blockit fits into this scenario, proposing an innovative approach to appointment scheduling.