Backdrop
YC W23Seattle, US · Founded 2023 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
Backdrop Agent provides AI teammates ("Alex" as a product manager and "Sam" as an engineer) that manage projects, handle technical tasks, and maintain product context for software teams. The platform integrates with Slack, Notion, Linear, GitHub, and other workflow tools to automate product operations and development work.
Also known as Backdrop (previously Twig) · Sphere · Twig
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkB2BAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Backdrop was founded in 2023 by Akanksha Singh and Caitlin Short.
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Akanksha SinghinCo-FounderFounder of Backdrop, which provides AI teammates that automate product operations and development work for software teams.30 Under 30 2024
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Caitlin ShortinCo-Founder & CTOFounder of Backdrop, which builds AI teammates that manage projects and automate product operations for software teams.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Backdrop do?
- Backdrop Agent provides AI teammates ("Alex" as a product manager and "Sam" as an engineer) that manage projects, handle technical tasks, and maintain product context for software teams. The platform integrates with Slack, Notion, Linear, GitHub, and other workflow tools to automate product operations and development work.
- Who founded Backdrop?
- Backdrop was founded by Akanksha Singh, Caitlin Short in 2023.
- Who are Backdrop's investors?
- Backdrop's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Backdrop headquartered?
- Backdrop is headquartered in Seattle, US.



