Launch HN: Vela (YC W26) – AI for complex scheduling
Summary
Vela presents an AI-powered agent that automates complex multi-party scheduling across channels (email, SMS, WhatsApp, Slack, phone, and ATS). It treats scheduling as a constraint-satisfaction problem, unifies identities across channels, and uses behavioral data to tailor interaction patterns; real enterprise use shows rapid onboarding and significant reduction in back-and-forth. The article highlights data challenges, edge cases, and invites feedback while offering a demo and case studies.