Could AI Employees Replace Your Sales Team? Artisan Thinks So

What if your business had a team of AI employees that could handle 80% of your outbound sales tasks?

That’s not a futuristic fantasy—this is exactly what Artisan is making possible. Founded in 2023 by Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, Dr. Rupert Dodkins, and Samantha Stallings, Artisan is already reshaping how businesses operate by turning AI into fully functional team members.

In just one year, they’ve hit an impressive $1 million in ARR, with over 120 companies relying on their AI employees, known as Artisans, to manage critical workflows.

But Artisan isn’t stopping there. Fueled by a recent $11.5 million seed round led by Oliver Jung and supported by top-tier investors like Y Combinator and HubSpot Ventures, the team is on a mission to expand far beyond sales automation.

The funding will be used to develop more Artisans, AI-powered employees that can handle not just outbound sales, but also marketing, customer support, recruitment, and more.

Can AI really take on complex business roles?

Meet Ava, Artisan’s AI Business Development Representative (BDR). Ava automates around 80% of a typical BDR’s workload—finding and enriching leads, crafting hyper-personalized outreach messages, and even managing deliverability.

With minimal human oversight, she’s already making waves in outbound sales, allowing companies to scale their efforts with precision and speed.

Artisan’s vision for Ava and future Artisans is bold: they aim to reach Level 5 autonomy, where AI employees will not only match human performance but exceed it in both hard and soft skills.

Imagine a world where your AI BDR not only generates leads but builds relationships and closes deals, freeing your team to focus on strategic growth!

What if all your business functions could be managed by AI?

This is where Artisan’s long-term plan comes into play. Their mission is to consolidate and replace the fragmented landscape of legacy tools with a single platform powered by Artisans.

Whether it’s marketing, customer success, or recruitment, Artisan envisions a future where businesses can rely on AI employees to handle these functions seamlessly, making complex workflows more efficient and cost-effective.

For B2B SaaS founders, this presents a groundbreaking opportunity. Instead of juggling multiple tools and burning through resources, you could leverage AI to streamline processes and reduce costs, all while increasing lead generation and conversion rates.

Artisan is building a platform where AI employees handle the heavy lifting, allowing your team to focus on innovation and growth.

Are you ready to revolutionize how your business operates?

For B2B SaaS founders, now is the time to consider how AI employees could be integrated into your team. By leveraging Artisans, you can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and generate business leads more effectively than ever before.

Let’s talk about how AI can take your company to the next level—because the future of work isn’t just coming, it’s already here.

**A heartfelt thank you goes out to Y Combinator for its support in helping Artisan bring its vision to life. With YC's backing, Artisan has been able to develop Artisans—AI-driven employees that are transforming how businesses operate by handling essential functions with precision and scalability.