AI Steps Into the Office
As corporate America continues its slow and uneven return to physical offices, one startup is betting that artificial intelligence can handle the logistical complexity of managing those spaces. Codi, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed company founded by Christelle Rohaut and Dave Schuman, unveiled its new AI-driven office management platform this week — claiming to be the first system that can “fully automate” office operations.

Founded in 2018, Codi began as a marketplace that matched companies with flexible office spaces. But the post-pandemic shift toward hybrid work — and rapid advances in generative AI — pushed the company to reinvent itself. Now, instead of finding offices for clients, Codi’s new model allows any company, regardless of location, to automate everything from vendor coordination and pantry restocking to cleaning schedules.

“Office management remains very manual and broken,” said CEO Christelle Rohaut. “This platform is designed to eliminate that inefficiency and free teams from repetitive administrative work.”

A New Business Model for a New Era of Work
Codi’s transformation reflects a broader trend in how companies are rethinking office operations in the wake of hybrid work. The traditional role of the office manager — once essential in day-to-day coordination — has often been left vacant as organizations downsize or decentralize their workforces. When filled, the position increasingly focuses on employee engagement and events rather than logistics.

Codi’s AI platform automates those logistical functions by leveraging years of operational data and vendor relationships. The system integrates directly with a company’s chosen service providers, learning and executing tasks like restocking supplies or scheduling maintenance. “Our AI is built on the expertise and processes we’ve managed manually for years,” Rohaut explained.

The company claims that its subscription-based platform can save hundreds of hours annually in administrative labor and costs “a fraction” of hiring even a part-time office manager or executive assistant. Within five weeks of launching its beta version in May, Codi hit $100,000 in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and signed up 40 new clients, including TaskRabbit and Northbeam.

Competition and the AI Edge
Codi is entering a competitive field of workplace experience platforms like Envoy and traditional facilities management companies. But Rohaut argues that Codi’s strength lies in its execution autonomy. While most digital platforms help managers track or communicate with vendors, Codi’s AI directly coordinates and executes tasks using its own curated network of service providers.

This hands-free model effectively replaces the administrative layer between the office and its vendors — a move that could disrupt a $100 billion facilities management industry. It also aligns with the growing enterprise trend of embedding AI into core operational workflows, not just as a data assistant but as a decision-making agent.

“Codi is building a future where offices can run themselves, just like cars can drive themselves,” Rohaut said. “We’re removing the logistical burden of managing physical spaces and freeing human talent to focus on culture and growth.”

What’s Next for AI in the Workplace?
Codi’s launch comes at a pivotal time for office culture. As more companies settle into hybrid structures, automation could determine how efficiently they maintain physical spaces without inflating overhead costs. Investors see Codi’s platform as a potential model for how AI can transform back-office operations across industries — from HR to real estate.

If adoption accelerates, the startup could redefine how organizations approach physical workspace management in the AI age — turning what was once a manual, costly function into a scalable digital service.