Why Grammarly Became Superhuman—and What It Says About the Next Era of AI

In this episode of Agents of Scale, Wade Foster interviews Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman, about the company's recent rebranding from Grammarly, the launch of their new AI assistant product Superhuman Go, and the introduction of a product suite bundle. Shishir discusses the vision behind unifying Grammarly, Coda, Mail, and Go under the Superhuman corporate umbrella, emphasizing a shift towards AI-empowered productivity. He explains Superhuman Go as a platform for various AI agents, using Grammarly's underlying technology to assist users across different applications. The conversation also covers the company's approach to acquisitions versus partnerships, the challenges of merging distinct company cultures, and the importance of rituals in driving organizational change in the age of AI. Shishir shares insights on AI adoption across different customer bases and offers advice to leaders on integrating AI into their teams and workflows, highlighting the balance between visible and invisible AI applications.