Ando challenges Slack with AI-agent-native team messaging

ando, a startup founded by sara du, has emerged from stealth with a team messaging app that integrates humans and ai agents. the platform allows agents to have their own identities, inboxes, and participate in conversations, including channels, dms, group conversations, and live calls. ando aims to replace existing messaging platforms like slack and teams. the company has raised $20 million in pre-seed and seed funding from investors including accel, index ventures, and emergence. ando's app is designed to eliminate the need for 'meat proxies,' where humans act as messengers between agents and teams.