Summary
Sheila Lirio Marcello, founder of Care.com, now leads Ohai.ai, an AI-powered assistant designed to help with household tasks. The platform uses advanced AI technology to manage scheduling and communication for families. The venture has received support and investment from notable figures and venture capitalists.
Key Facts
- Sheila Lirio Marcello started Care.com and sold it for $500 million in 2020.
- Care.com is a major platform connecting caregivers and those needing care, with over 45 million users.
- Ohai.ai is Marcello’s new project, using AI to assist with household management.
- The AI technology in Ohai.ai involves agentic models, which can complete simple tasks based on text prompts.
- Ohai received investments from Muse Capital, Wisdom Ventures, and several well-known individuals, including Olivia Munn and Mindy Kaling.
- Marcello believes that supporting household labor through technology can unlock significant economic value.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the challenges working parents face, amplifying the need for supportive technology.
- Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called parental stress a significant public health issue, underscoring the importance of solutions like Ohai.ai.
