In a bid to revolutionize workflow automation, João Moura, former AI engineering lead at Clearbit, has founded CrewAI, a startup that aims to automate repetitive back-office tasks using AI integrations. Moura's vision is to provide a more flexible and resilient alternative to traditional robotic process automation (RPA), which is often brittle and error-prone.

CrewAI's platform allows customers to build workflow automations using AI models from vendors like OpenAI and Anthropic, and deploy them from a dashboard. The company has already attracted 150 customers and raised $18 million in funding from investors including Boldstart Ventures and Insight Partners.

Moura's approach is gaining traction, with investors valuing the company at around $100 million. CrewAI is now expanding its offerings with Enterprise Cloud, a managed subscription plan that provides additional security and analytics features.

As the startup landscape becomes increasingly crowded with AI-powered workflow automation solutions, CrewAI is positioning itself as a leader in the space. With its innovative approach and growing customer base, CrewAI is one to watch in the tech and startup community.