Posted 12/15/2023, 1:57:00 PM
Portland startup Shelpful raises $3M from OpenAI's Sam Altman for AI-powered goal coaching
- Portland AI startup Shelpful lands $3M backing from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
- Shelpful aims to help people pursue goals/self-improvement via AI and human "Shelpers"
- Services start at $35/month for AI reminders via WhatsApp up to $160/month for dedicated human Shelpers
- Shelpful licenses OpenAI technology and plans to build its own app to reduce reliance on WhatsApp
- Founder Sharon Pope previously worked with Altman at Loopt and Y Combinator