Kais Khimji has launched Blockit, an AI calendar-scheduling startup, after years of experience as a venture investor, including six years at Sequoia Capital. The company secured a substantial $5 million seed funding round led by Sequoia, signaling strong confidence in Khimji’s vision. This venture aims to innovate the scheduling process by utilizing advanced large language models (LLMs) to operate without human oversight.
Blockit differentiates itself from established competitors like Calendly, which relies on users sharing links for scheduling. Instead, Blockit’s AI agents handle negotiations directly, eliminating the typical email exchanges when setting up meetings. Khimji’s co-founder, John Hahn, brings relevant experience from previous calendar-focused projects, enhancing the platform's potential.
The concept, which Khimji initially developed while studying at Harvard nearly a decade ago, addresses the disconnect between individual calendars. Users can engage Blockit by including it in communications, allowing the AI to manage logistics and preferences for meeting arrangements. Khimji envisions that Blockit could evolve into a significant business, potentially reaching $1 billion in revenue.