Make Work Optional.
Helping companies turn AI into ROI. Become an AI-first company.
We're on a mission to transform how work gets done by putting AI employees in every company — so you can focus on what matters.
Our mission
At Upgraded, we are dedicated to transforming the way companies get work done. Our mission is to give every business access to AI employees that connect to their tools, automate their workflows, and run 24/7 — without the cost and complexity of traditional hiring.
We're customer-obsessed — building AI that works the way you work. Connect your apps, describe what you need, and watch your AI execute. From startups to enterprises, we're helping dozens of companies upgrade their operations with AI-first automation.
The Numbers
- Raising
- $2M
- Companies
- 50+
- Workflows Run
- 50K+
- Integrations
- 600+
Meet the team
Founded by an all-star team.
Upgraded is founded by builders who believe AI should work for everyone, backed by investors who get it.
We started with a simple idea: what if you could describe what you need and have AI do it — across any app, any workflow? No code, no complex integrations. Just connect your tools and go.
Today, Upgraded helps thousands of companies automate their operations with AI employees that work 24/7. From inbox triage to lead qualification, content calendars to customer support — we're building the AI-first future of work.
The team
Ercan Erdogan
Grants & Strategy
Will Richman
Founder, CEO
Haris Raheel
Head of Operations
Serif Sav
Business Development
Furqan Zaheer
Business Development
Julia Krumgant
Grants & Strategy
Jintai Li
Product AI Operations
Mishal Poldas
Marketing AI Operations
Arianna Di Tommasso
Marketing AI Operations
Investors
Funded by industry-leaders.
We are fortunate to be backed by the best investors in the future of work.
Venture Capital
ModernRetirement
Focused on companies building the future of work and retirement — helping people work smarter and retire better.
RetireesVC
Backing founders who are transforming how people work, save, and retire. Partners in building the AI-first economy.
Advisors
James Arsenault
Ceridian & Dayforce
Colby Richardson
BlueForge Ventures
Jameson Jamieson
SEO & Analytics Advisor
Duncan McCall
Operations & Growth Advisor
Scott Spence
Advisor
Careers
Join our hybrid & remote team.
We work together from all over the world.
Open positions
| Title | Location | Read more |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | ||
| AI & Automations Engineer | Vancouver (Remote-friendly) | View listing |
Design | ||
| Designer – Product, Software, Marketing & AI | Vancouver (Remote-friendly) | View listing |
Technical Solutions | ||
| Technical Solutions Manager – SR&ED | Vancouver (Remote-friendly) | View listing |
Business Development | ||
| Business Development & Partnerships Associate | Vancouver (Remote-friendly) | View listing |
Strategy & Grants | ||
| Associate Strategy & Grants Consultant | Vancouver (Remote-friendly) | View listing |
People & Culture | ||
| People & Culture Associate | Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) | View listing |
We've cut our operational costs by 90% since switching to Upgraded. The AI employees just work.
Veronica Winton
CSO, Planeteria