bizbrasov.ro/2026/10/27/asistent-ai-imm-uri-dogaru

ARIA Knows, a Brașov-based startup, launched an AI assistant for SMEs that handles customer inquiries via phone and WhatsApp. Founded by Ana Dogaru and Cristian Neagu, the company aims to onboard 30-50 clients by year-end and reach 150-200 paying customers in its first year. The AI solution, developed in-house, automates administrative tasks and integrates with existing business systems. Initial testing showed promising results, with the assistant resolving up to 78% of inquiries independently. The founders plan to seek investors once they achieve measurable market success.