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1mind Raises $30M for AI Sales Agent "Mindy" Designed to Replace Human Sales Engineers

November 10, 2025 13:00

1mind, founded by former 6sense CEO Amanda Kahlow, has raised $30 million in Series A funding for its AI sales agent "Mindy," which handles inbound sales from initial contact through deal closure. The agent is designed t...

Startups Replace Early Human Employees with AI Agents for Core Operations

August 28, 2025 14:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will feature a panel discussing the emerging trend of startups using AI agents instead of human employees for initial hires in roles like sales, billing, and customer support. The panel includes f...