Posted 9/14/2023, 7:00:49 PM

Tech startup Andi moves from Miami to San Francisco for better access to VC funding

Tech startup Andi leaving Miami for San Francisco office as workers return
Seeking better access to VC funding and resources concentrated in SF
Leasing WeWork space in Financial District through end of 2023
Key product is AI chatbot alternative to Google search
SF has seen $5.7B in AI funding in 2023, half of all US AI investment
Company backed by $2.5M in VC; moving 3 of 4 full-time staff to office

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