Nowadays (YC S23)

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Nowadays is an AI-powered platform that automates corporate event planning. Founded in 2023 by sisters Anna Sun and Amy Yan, the company simplifies the process of sourcing venues, negotiating deals, and managing logistics for events typically exceeding $20,000 in budget. Headquartered as a Y Combinator Summer 2023 alum, Nowadays has raised $2 million in seed funding to enhance its technology and expand its team. The platform acts as an AI copilot or in-house planner, utilizing a proprietary model that combines OpenAI, Anthropic, and custom coding with a database of 400,000 global venues. Users provide event details through an intake form, and the AI handles communication with venues, caterers, and vendors, streamlining the booking process. Nowadays has successfully booked over $4 million in events, catering primarily to corporate offsites and team gatherings, while also accommodating weddings and anniversaries. The company values customer friendship, clear communication, and continuous improvement.