Fathom AI Founder Says the Best Productivity Tools Don’t Make You Feel Like You’re Working Harder

Meetings have become an unavoidable part of professional life, consuming an average of 5 hours and 6 minutes per week, with nearly 4 additional hours spent preparing for them. Fathom AI aims to change that by automating note-taking and summarization, allowing professionals to focus on conversations instead of documentation. AIM Research did an exclusive interview with Richard White, the Founder of Fathom AI, to understand what sets Fathom apart from the rest. Fathom AI is an intelligent meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes discussions in real-time. Founded by Richard White and a team of AI specialists, the company has attracted significant funding, including a $17 million Series A round in 2024, to develop its advanced meeting tools. Its core mission is to help us