Managed, not handed off.
We run every agent in production. We monitor runs, handle exceptions, and ship fixes. Keeping the agent working stays our job long after launch.
AI FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Frontier AI for All
(Not just the F500)
Machine-like is the Managed Agent Operations platform that designs, deploys, and runs custom AI agents for small businesses. We're the services layer connecting frontier AI to day-to-day business operations.
| Agent | Function | Trigger | Human gate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| support.triage | Customer support | New ticket | Escalation queue | Running |
| lead.followup | Sales | Inbound lead | Owner approves first touch | Running |
| intake.review | Legal intake | New inquiry | Attorney review | Running |
| docs.chase | Accounting | Missing document | Preparer sign-off | Running |
| report.weekly | Analytics | Monday, 7:00 | Analyst review | Running |
| visibility.ai | Marketing | Weekly | Publish approval | Running |
Built by us · Run by us · Judged by youIllustrative
2024
Founded in
New York
175+
Agents deployed
250+
Native integrations
600+
Managed runs per month
Our story
The rest of the economy is waiting.
Big companies close the gap between AI and real work with forward-deployed engineers and integration firms. That model costs more than a 20-person firm makes in a year. That leaves smaller businesses that make up most of the economy with a chat box and a tutorial.
We exist to make AI deployment affordable. We build agents for a specific job and run them in production. Agents deliver finished work at a fraction of the cost.
We think the most valuable work AI will do over the next 5 years will run in the background and show up done. We're building that for the businesses that need it most and can least afford to figure it out alone.
How we operate
We run your agents. You run your business.
The work is technical. The commitments are simple, and they hold for every agent we put into production.
Humans own judgment.
Approval gates, exception queues, and audit trails are designed in from day one. The machine moves the work. Your people make the calls and set the rules.
Built into your stack.
No rip and replace. Agents work inside the CRM, inbox, calendar, and systems you already use. You authorize access. We handle the setup.
Proof before payment.
Every engagement starts with a 14-day free trial that begins when the agent goes live. You judge real, finished work before you subscribe.
Customers
Trusted by teams that get work done.
From venture-backed software companies to law firms and medical practices, operators use Machine-like agents to put recurring work on autopilot without giving up control.
Support82%
Of support tickets triaged by agents
“Machine-like gave us a more responsive support operation without forcing a massive migration. The agents worked across our systems and kept me in the loop when something needed my attention.”
Nick HaleCEO & Co-Founder, fitDEGREE
Growth2x
Increase in signups
“What stands out is Machine-like’s technical approach to automation. They’ve got this down to a science and have been a rock-solid partner.”
Troy BuckholdtCEO, CourseCareers
Legal57%
More qualified cases
“If you’re looking for AI agents that can actually move the needle, Machine-like should be your first call.”
Ezra ReinsteinFounding Partner, The Reinstein Law Firm
Leadership
Built by operators, for operators.
K. FischmanNYC
Founder & CEO
Kurt Fischman
Kurt founded Machine-like to bring the capabilities of enterprise AI to small businesses, without the cost or complexity of building an in-house team. He brings more than ten years of experience in machine learning and artificial intelligence, and writes about agents and the future of work in Field Notes.
“When it comes to AI, startups and small businesses don’t want more work to do. They want a partner that’s accountable for getting tasks done, keeping their process intact, and tuning systems as new models get released and their business evolves. Agents are just how we do it.”
MACHINE-LIKE / HQSHow we operate
We use our own agents.
The same agent systems we deploy for customers run our own company.
From the field
Ideas we’re putting to work.
Manifesto · Kurt Fischman · Sep 25, 2026
The Work of Humans.
For 25 years, people have been the glue between software that never talked to each other. The machines are coming for part of your job: the part they should have been doing all along.
Read on Substack
Field Notes · Sep 24, 2026
How to Automate Missing-Document Follow-Up Before Tax Season
Field Notes · Sep 24, 2026
Automate Legal Intake: From Inquiry to Attorney Review
Let’s get back to the work of humans.1
We are the execution layer that bridges frontier AI and your daily business operations.