How We Built Our AI Email Assistant: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Cora

In this episode of the podcast, Dan Shipper, along with Brandon Gell, Kieran Klaassen, and Nityesh, discuss the official launch of Cora, an AI email assistant. They delve into Cora's features, including screening emails, pre-drafting replies, and providing summarized briefs. The team shares the origin story of Cora, from its initial concept during an offsite in Nice, France, to its current state, highlighting the challenges and learning lessons in building an AI-powered product. They also discuss the "Assistant" feature, which allows users to personalize their email management experience, and touch on the complexities of email categorization and the use of AI in coding and writing. The episode concludes with a glimpse into the future of Cora, with the team envisioning features like an iOS app and a unified brief for multiple inboxes.