LinkedIn temporarily restricted Artisan's accounts amid a dispute over use of LinkedIn's name and data-sourcing concerns, then reinstated them after review.
SourceAI employees called Artisans, starting with an AI BDR
Public company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Artisan AI, Inc. (artisan.co) builds AI employees for revenue teams, starting with Ava, an autonomous AI BDR that finds leads, enriches contacts, sends personalized outreach, handles replies, and books meetings. The company positions itself as a GTM platform that replaces much of the outbound sales stack with AI collaborators.
Primary product
Ava, the AI BDR
Founded
2023
Headquarters
2261 Market Street STE 62890, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Team size
51-200
Work style
Flexible
Industry
Software Development
Sub-industry
AI sales automation / outbound sales automation
Offices
10 jobs at Artisan
Business model
Stage
Series A
Total raised
$46.9M
Latest round
Series A · Apr 2025
Latest amount
$25M
Investors
Public-facing culture emphasizes a founder mindset, customer-first behavior, high standards, clear/direct communication, impact obsession, and winning team energy. The company also leans into bold, high-visibility marketing and a fast-moving startup tone.
Work style
Flexible
Compensation
Public job posts indicate competitive US base pay, with roles advertised around $150K-$300K depending on level and function, plus equity and some US-remote options.
Pricing
Tiered, custom-quoted pricing based on lead volume, mailboxes, and dialer seats; public plan names include Team, Scale, and Enterprise.
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
$10M-$20M
Estimated monthly visits
64.3K
Traffic estimate as of Jun 2026
LinkedIn temporarily restricted Artisan's accounts amid a dispute over use of LinkedIn's name and data-sourcing concerns, then reinstated them after review.
SourceThe company's controversial 'Stop Hiring Humans' campaign drew major backlash and public scrutiny, though management framed it as marketing.
SourceTechCrunch · Apr 2026
Podcast/video coverage of Artisan's founder discussing hiring mistakes, company culture, and scaling a venture-backed AI company.
TechCrunch · Jan 2026
Explains the temporary LinkedIn restriction, the trademark/data-sourcing dispute, and Artisan's reinstatement.
TechCrunch · Apr 2025
Covers Artisan's $25M Series A, the Glade Brook-led round, the company's fast growth, and the role of its controversial marketing in driving awareness.
Forbes · Apr 2025
Profiles Artisan's Series A, growth metrics, and the product vision for AI employees that replace repetitive work.
FinSMEs · May 2024
Reports Artisan's $7.3M seed financing and lists early investors supporting the company.