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TechCrunch
14 hours ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
The case for AI co-founders, from less equity dilution to an infinite memory
Kisson Lin's vision for AI co-founders challenges everything we know about startup dynamics. Speaking at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, the Tanka CEO argued that today's founders face an impossible burden: endless context-switching among investor updates, product development, and team management. Her solution? AI co-founders that handle routine tasks with perfect memory and infinite availability. Unlike human co-founders, these AI partners don't require equity, don't have bad days, and can work around the clock on everything from crafting pitch decks to monitoring team performance. Lin's experience across Meta, TikTok, and other companies has informed her vision of AI-native startups where solo founders can achieve what had previously been restricted to large teams.
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Tanka Launches at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, Claiming to be Startups' 'AI Co-Founder'
BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tanka launched its AI-powered collaboration tool for early-stage teams at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at the University of California, Berkeley. Tanka's CEO Kisson Lin, a serial entrepreneur who previously held strategic roles at Meta and TikTok, made the announcement on the main stage of TechCrunch Sessions: AI. Tanka launched its AI-powered collaboration tool for early-stage teams on the main stage of TechCrunch Sessions: AI at UC Berkeley, as announced by CEO Kisson Lin, a serial entrepreneur who previously held strategic roles at Meta and TikTok. Built from day zero to integrate with an entire tech stack, Tanka unifies Slack, WhatsApp, Gmail, Calendar, Notion, Telegram, and more. But it doesn't stop at consolidation. It transforms every fragmented message, buried doc, or forgotten decision into structured, persistent memory—what Tanka calls a company's " MemoryGraph", which powers faster and smarter agents who complete work directly. Imagine an AI that builds your landing page based on scattered chat threads. An assistant that remembers your team's internal debates, design preferences, and customer pain points—then auto-generates a prototype, exports it to Figma. That's what Tanka does. Additional features include: Memory Transfer, which lets companies pass role-specific knowledge between teammates to ease onboarding; Search with Memory, which enables search across Slack, email, WhatsApp, Telegram, Notion, and more, for summaries and specific information; AI Smart Replies, which lets AI draft context-aware replies to one's emails, Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram messages. At launch, the platform will add several new capabilities not available in beta: Landing Page Generation: Teams can create both design and code for marketing pages based on prior internal discussions, without extensive prompt engineering. Presentation Drafting: Fundraising and sales decks can be generated by referencing prior memos and chat history. UX Feedback Integration: Tanka can analyze customer feedback and suggest UI mockups or prototype code. Automated Onboarding Documents: Based on a new hire's role and the memory of their predecessor, Tanka can generate personalized onboarding materials. Lin said the platform is aimed at startups looking to preserve clarity and execution speed as they scale. 'Startups bleed speed when they lose context. Tanka is your memory, your action engine, and your AI-native co-founder rolled into one.' She said. 'It remembers everything, acts with precision, and scales with you.' End users may access Tanka at and journalists are welcome to reach out for trial credentials.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Tanka Launches at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, Claiming to be Startups' 'AI Co-Founder'
Former Meta and TikTok entrepreneur Kisson Lin announces the launch of Tanka, a memory-driven workplace tool combining chat, AI, and team knowledge systems. BERKELEY, Calif., June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tanka launched its AI-powered collaboration tool for early-stage teams at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at the University of California, Berkeley. Tanka's CEO Kisson Lin, a serial entrepreneur who previously held strategic roles at Meta and TikTok, made the announcement on the main stage of TechCrunch Sessions: AI. Built from day zero to integrate with an entire tech stack, Tanka unifies Slack, WhatsApp, Gmail, Calendar, Notion, Telegram, and more. But it doesn't stop at consolidation. It transforms every fragmented message, buried doc, or forgotten decision into structured, persistent memory—what Tanka calls a company's "MemoryGraph", which powers faster and smarter agents who complete work directly. Imagine an AI that builds your landing page based on scattered chat threads. An assistant that remembers your team's internal debates, design preferences, and customer pain points—then auto-generates a prototype, exports it to Figma. That's what Tanka does. Additional features include: Memory Transfer, which lets companies pass role-specific knowledge between teammates to ease onboarding; Search with Memory, which enables search across Slack, email, WhatsApp, Telegram, Notion, and more, for summaries and specific information; AI Smart Replies, which lets AI draft context-aware replies to one's emails, Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram messages. At launch, the platform will add several new capabilities not available in beta: Landing Page Generation: Teams can create both design and code for marketing pages based on prior internal discussions, without extensive prompt engineering. Presentation Drafting: Fundraising and sales decks can be generated by referencing prior memos and chat history. UX Feedback Integration: Tanka can analyze customer feedback and suggest UI mockups or prototype code. Automated Onboarding Documents: Based on a new hire's role and the memory of their predecessor, Tanka can generate personalized onboarding materials. Lin said the platform is aimed at startups looking to preserve clarity and execution speed as they scale. "Startups bleed speed when they lose context. Tanka is your memory, your action engine, and your AI-native co-founder rolled into one." She said. "It remembers everything, acts with precision, and scales with you." End users may access Tanka at and journalists are welcome to reach out for trial credentials. View source version on Contacts Press: Kisson Lin+1 (650) 250 7689marketing@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
TechCrunch
29-05-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Inside the AI revolution: Top insights and breakthroughs from our partners at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, the spotlight is on the future of artificial intelligence and the startups shaping it. This high-energy event brings together founders, investors, and technologists to explore how AI is transforming industries — from the pitch deck to full-scale deployment. We're proud to spotlight our partners — not just for their support, but also for the expertise they bring to the stage. Their sessions offer a front-row view into the latest developments in AI and are a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in this fast-evolving space. Catch 'Your Next Co-Founder Will Be AI' on the main stage from 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. PT, where Tanka CEO Kisson Lin shares her vision for AI-native startups. Drawing on experience at Meta, TikTok, and multiple ventures, she explores how AI can act as a tireless co-founder, handling everything from product docs to investor updates — so founders can scale faster, work smarter, and lead with less burnout. Join 'How Toyota Repair Technicians Leverage AI with NLX' on the main stage from 2:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. PT as Kordel France (Toyota) and Andrei Papancea (NLX) reveal how they brought AI from concept to scale. Discover how AI-powered conversational tools now help Toyota technicians instantly access complex repair data — boosting productivity and dealership efficiency through smarter, faster workflows. Don't miss 'Building Richer and More Scalable GenAI Applications for Startups and Developers' from 2:25 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. PT in the Pauley East Breakout room where Nipun Agarwal and Sandeep Agrawal dive into how MySQL HeatWave helps startups and developers build powerful, scalable generative AI applications. Learn how its built-in vector store, in-database LLMs, and machine learning streamline complex RAG workflows — eliminating the need for extra databases or ETL. It's all about faster builds, real-time data, and more time for innovation. The main stage will host 'Democratizing AI and Building Collaborative Systems with AI Agents' from 3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. as Iliana Quinonez, Director of Customer Engineering at Google Cloud Startups, unpacks how collaborative AI agents are transforming teamwork and productivity. Learn how democratizing AI agent development empowers teams — regardless of experience level — to build intelligent systems that work seamlessly with both humans and other AI, driving smarter, faster collaboration. Head to in the Pauley East Breakout room from 3:10 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. for 'Suite AI: How SAP Is Bringing AI to the Enterprise,' where Max McPhee and Rob Seifert will explore how SAP is embedding AI across its business suite. Learn how innovations like SAP's AI agent Joule, embedded intelligence, and custom AI development can drive efficiency and transform your operations. Techcrunch event Save now through June 4 for TechCrunch Sessions: AI Save $300 on your ticket to TC Sessions: AI—and get 50% off a second. Hear from leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Khosla Ventures, and more during a full day of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking. These low-rate deals disappear when the doors open on June 5. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW Get your tickets now for next week's Sessions:AI event!
TechCrunch
13-05-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Attend TechCrunch Sessions: AI with this new, limited-time discount
We're excited to announce a big surprise for the AI community — TechCrunch Sessions: AI is getting a limited-time discount to broaden the number of people who can attend and learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry. For just $292, you can get a general admission ticket — plus a 50% discount on a second — to attend our flagship AI-centric event at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall on June 5. We're looking for everyone from those working in the industry to founders, academics, AI die-hards, and beyond to get the chance to learn from and engage with a full day of programming, including: Anthropic co-founder Jared Kaplan, taking attendees through a behind-the-scenes look at hybrid reasoning models. A peek behind the scenes of how OpenAI works with startups, with Hao Sang of their GTM team. Tanka founder and CEO Kisson Lin, on why your next founder will be an AI. The two winners of our competitive Audience Choice competition: Cohere's Yann Stoneman on using generative AI in privacy-driven companies, and the Global Innovation Forum's Hua Wang on moving swiftly while maintaining compliance. And that's on top of our consistent focus on networking opportunities, with attendees getting the chance to set up 1:1 sessions, meet with peers and potential partners, and start the relationships that lead to big deals down the road. When the event itself is done, you'll also get the chance to keep the momentum rolling with side events hosted by partners across Berkeley, California, including Tanka, Toyota, and MyHomie. Just because our event is done doesn't mean your perks for getting a ticket should, after all. Remember, this pricing is a limited-time offer, so act now and head here to reserve your slot at one of the most exciting events within the AI space this year!
