In January 2023, two software engineers, Ali Haghani, formerly of Stripe, and Kevin Jacyna, formerly of Tableau, embarked on a journey to solve a pervasive problem: the loss of valuable information shared in meetings. They began writing the first lines of code for Circleback, a platform designed to ensure no critical insight from a conversation goes unnoticed. Little did they know, their idea would soon evolve into a game-changing tool used by thousands and earn recognition from TIME as a top AI note-taking solution.
Circleback’s inception was inspired by the ever-growing capabilities of large language models, which Haghani and Jacyna saw as a golden opportunity to unlock the potential buried within conversations. By July 2023, they had left their jobs to fully dedicate themselves to Circleback, focusing on delivering high-quality meeting summaries and action items. The result? Notes so precise and actionable that customers often say they’re better than what they’d write themselves.
Fast forward to today, Circleback isn’t just about taking notes—it’s about transforming how teams operate. The platform enables users to retrieve critical information instantly and automate workflows based on meeting transcripts. Its features go beyond surface-level transcription tools like Otter and Fireflies, offering a holistic approach that prioritizes clarity and actionable insights.
