HeySynth — Building autonomous AI supply chain agents: from 0 to 18 paying CPG brands in under 14 months, reaching ~$100K ARR

HeySynth is a fully autonomous, AI-native operating system that serves as the command center for supply chain operations at fast-growing consumer brands—helping teams plan, execute, and scale with smarter decisions and fewer manual workflows.

It unifies demand forecasting, inventory planning, and execution into a single intelligent platform, turning fragmented data into coordinated action. By proactively preventing stock-outs and overstocking, HeySynth helps teams reduce waste, protect cash flow, improve margins, and scale without adding operational overhead. AI Agents work alongside cross-functional teams to automate routine tasks, surface risks early, and keep the business aligned as it grows.

21+Live brands
$72M+GMV managed
$250K+Saved by brands
$100K+ARR
$5M-$100MRevenue brands
7,215AI tasks done

Over the last 2 years, I've played a foundational role in shaping HeySynth from an early concept into a commercially validated AI operations platform used by mid-market and enterprise consumer brands. I led the design and evolution of nearly every core product surface while also building entirely new systems from the ground up.

  • Designed and shipped core product areas including Ask Synth AI, Sales, Demand forecast, Inventory management, Purchase orders, Production planning, WorkforceIQ (AI Agents) Tasks manager and more
  • Designed and launched Ask Synth, an AI-powered operations assistant now responsible for 7,215 AI-driven tasks, up from 147 in Q1, 2026 and became a key driver in moving the product upmarket.
  • Supported the platform’s move upmarket, with customers ranging from $5M to $100M+ in annual revenue
  • Helped drive growth to ~$100K ARR, with $24K net new revenue in Q4 2025 and a 115% ACV increase (Q2–Q4)
  • 20+ hours per week eliminated per brand through automation and streamlined workflows
  • Contributed to raising $700K+ in funding, including a $220K seed round from Techstars, influenced by product vision, demos, and design quality
  • Delivered the company’s first customer revenue: Built inventory and production management workflows entirely in Figma (no engineering), demoed them to customers, and closed $4,160 in contracted revenue from 4 brands, funding the company’s first payroll
  • Enabled commercial traction with 21+ live brands, a pipeline of 30+ brands, and partnerships with Batch, Clearco, Fly By Jing, Range Beauty, Black Bee Honey, and other leading consumer brands
  • Helped brands on the platform manage $72M+ in order value, saving $250K+ operationally through improved forecasting and execution
  • Led the full website design for the launch, along with sales decks, marketing materials and conference booths
  • Created and evolved HeySynth’s design system, visual language, and component library, enabling rapid iteration without sacrificing quality
  • Established design standards and processes that balanced speed, clarity, and scalability
  • Partnered closely with Product and Engineering to ship thoughtful, high-impact features grounded in real operator workflows
Websiteheysynth.com
Timeframe2024 - Present
IndustrySaaS, B2B, AI
Funding$700k+
PlatformsWeb
Problem

Retail and CPG brands struggle with fragmented data across tools like QuickBooks, Shopify, Amazon, emails, and spreadsheets, leading to poor inventory visibility and weak demand forecasting. This disconnect drives costly stockouts and overstocking, with global lost sales from inventory distortion estimated in the trillions annually.

What we're doing here matters

Behind every forecast, purchase order, and inventory decision are real teams trying to grow sustainable businesses. When operations are fragmented and reactive, brands don't just lose efficiency—they lose cash, momentum, and trust with their customers. By centralizing data and automating the most painful operational workflows, we're helping consumer brands move from constant firefighting to confident execution. This isn't just about better software; it's about giving teams the clarity and control they need to make smarter decisions, protect margins, and scale without burning out.

Team shoutout

Genius minds who help bring this product to life

Augustine AsiuwhuProduct Designer
Lloyd Membere-OtajiChief Executive Officer
Hoan-My HuynhDirector of Operations
Sonia AmadiHead of Growth
Peace AgboolaProduct Manager
Korede MoshoodHead of Engineering
Chiamaka OjiyiSoftware Engineer
Ibukunoluwa OlajideSoftware Engineer
Abiodun AdetonaSoftware Engineer
Michael OsajehSoftware Engineer
Amonye YemisiSoftware Engineer
Iroh OmololaSoftware Engineer
Ola SimeonSoftware Engineer
Laura ArabieVP, Supply Chain
Lindsay CardosoCo founder

How HeySynth works — an end-to-end story

HeySynth is built to mirror how real consumer brands operate day to day. Work doesn't start in a spreadsheet or end in a dashboard—it flows across teams, decisions, and execution. The platform is designed so each feature naturally feeds into the next, creating a continuous operational loop.

WorkforceIQ

As operations grow more complex, WorkforceIQ introduces an AI workforce that operates alongside human teams. Users can find, create, and customize AI Agents designed specifically for back-office operations. These agents continuously monitor the system, execute tasks, and surface insights—reducing manual work and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Demand forecasting

Forecast is our core feature and the most used tool on our platform. So I designed an AI-powered predictions that adapt to market dynamics in real-time from your sales history and, coupled with insights from your team, forecasts demand in real time. With full visibility of your inventory across all locations, while suggesting corrective actions to prevent stockouts, so you can maximize your revenue, and accelerate your growth.

Ask Synth AI

Forecast is our core feature and the most used tool on our platform. So I designed an AI-powered predictions that adapt to market dynamics in real-time from your sales history and, coupled with insights from your team, forecasts demand in real time. With full visibility of your inventory across all locations, while suggesting corrective actions to prevent stockouts, so you can maximize your revenue, and accelerate your growth.

Version history

Forecast is our core feature and the most used tool on our platform. So I designed an AI-powered predictions that adapt to market dynamics in real-time from your sales history and, coupled with insights from your team, forecasts demand in real time. With full visibility of your inventory across all locations, while suggesting corrective actions to prevent stockouts, so you can maximize your revenue, and accelerate your growth.

Share forecast

Forecast is our core feature and the most used tool on our platform. So I designed an AI-powered predictions that adapt to market dynamics in real-time from your sales history and, coupled with insights from your team, forecasts demand in real time. With full visibility of your inventory across all locations, while suggesting corrective actions to prevent stockouts, so you can maximize your revenue, and accelerate your growth.

Importing forecast

Forecast is our core feature and the most used tool on our platform. So I designed an AI-powered predictions that adapt to market dynamics in real-time from your sales history and, coupled with insights from your team, forecasts demand in real time. With full visibility of your inventory across all locations, while suggesting corrective actions to prevent stockouts, so you can maximize your revenue, and accelerate your growth.