Angela Jiang , a former product manager of OpenAI, has now launched a new startup called Worktrace AI. This startup is backed by Mira Murati, the Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, along with investors from Browder Capital, Susa Ventures, and SF1 VC.
The startup focuses on enterprise AI automation, a fast-growing field where companies use artificial intelligence to simplify digital work. The funding has already drawn wide attention in the AI community because it links two generations of OpenAI leaders — Murati as an investor and Jiang as a founder building her own product.
Angela Jiang worked at OpenAI during a key phase in the company’s growth. She was part of the product team that launched early versions of ChatGPT and contributed to GPT-4 Enterprise, OpenAI’s first corporate-grade product. Her work gave her a front-row view of how businesses started adopting AI for daily use.
Before OpenAI, Jiang studied computer science and worked in tech product management. At OpenAI, she learned how large language models behave when deployed across millions of users. She noticed one pattern. Companies liked AI tools but needed them to fit real office workflows. That insight became the base for Worktrace AI.
She teamed up with Deepak Vasisht, an assistant professor of computer science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Together they combined enterprise experience with academic research on large-scale systems.
Though strong, traditional AI models are forgetful. They lose history when a chat session ends. However, Worktrace AI adds a separate memory engine that stores the relevant details securely. The engine records tasks, outcomes, and user preferences, and retrieves them when needed.
Angela Jiang calls this “memory with boundaries.” The AI remembers what increases productivity but forgets what the user deletes. This flexibility keeps companies in control of their information while improving the automation quality.
Furthermore, Mira Murati’s investment in Worktrace AI isn’t just about money. It builds on her own initiative, Thinking Machines Lab, which she founded earlier this year. The company raised $2 billion in seed funding and has reached a valuation of $12 billion. This represents the support provided by senior AI leaders to young founders.
The headquarters of Worktrace AI is located in San Francisco. A small team of engineers and product developers work for the firm in Bengaluru, India. As the company is ready for corporate rollouts, it intends to expand both offices in 2026.
The next year’s roadmap includes new features like multi-department memory modules, integration with HR tools, and analytics dashboards for managers. The company is hiring engineers, AI researchers, and product designers to meet demand from early clients.
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