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Professionals, knowledge workers, or anyone in need of a tool to streamline communication, task follow-ups, and schedule management without having to switch between multiple apps
About Poke
Poke is a proactive AI assistant built by The Interaction Company designed to live inside existing messaging platforms (like iMessage, WhatsApp, SMS) rather than asking users to switch to new apps; it integrates with users’ email, calendar, and files to turn messages into action (e.g. drafting replies, rescheduling meetings, paying invoices) through short, conversational bubbles. The experience aims to feel natural; messages are brief, there are typing and read indicators, one-tap actions, and memory of context, so the assistant can behave more like a human conversational partner than a typical chatbot. It focuses on privacy and security, built to meet SOC-2 and CASA Tier-2 standards. Poke recently raised ~$15 million in seed funding, with a valuation of ~$100 million; early adopters (around 6,000 testers) have already been using it heavily in iMessage, sending on average tens of thousands of messages per month.
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Poke Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Poke work with?
Poke works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Poke support in their product?
Poke supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Poke offer?
Poke offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Poke integrate with?
Poke integrates with: Granola, iMessage, Linear, Notion, and WhatsApp.
Q: What type of training does Poke provide?
Poke provides training in the form of documentation and videos.
