Plaud.ai
AI-powered hardware for transcription and summaries
Technical Program Manager – Digital Transformation
+ Discretionary bonuses/incentives + Equity
Three days in the office per week are required.
About the job
- 5 to 8 years of experience in technical program or product management, ideally driving cross-functional transformation or platform programs at a fast-scaling company.
- Hands-on artificial intelligence and large language model fluency, including having built or shipped agents and automations rather than only managed artificial intelligence projects.
- Proven delivery of enterprise system migrations or rollouts, such as human resources information systems, enterprise resource planning, identity, or collaboration systems, including sequencing dependencies and keeping multiple workstreams on schedule.
- Ability to align and influence many departments without direct authority and turn ambiguity into a clear roadmap.
- Ability to operate across China, Singapore, and United States time zones.
- Own the artificial intelligence agenda end-to-end by building the company-wide jobs-to-be-done catalog and turning the highest-value recurring jobs into agents and automations.
- Build and own the artificial intelligence and transformation roadmap, sequence the work, manage dependencies, and provide leadership with a single source of truth on status and risk.
- Prototype and launch high-impact artificial intelligence automations early to demonstrate value and build momentum across departments.
- Drive cross-functional system migrations involving identity, Rippling, NetSuite, Slack, Notion, and information technology service management, keeping them on schedule and in sequence.
- Align stakeholders across all functions by partnering with information technology, business units, and internal artificial intelligence builders to achieve adoption as well as delivery.
About the company
Plaud AI makes AI-powered hardware and software that capture, transcribe, and summarize audio. Its devices include PLAUD NOTE and NotePin, with recordings processed by Plaud Intelligence using major language models to produce transcripts, summaries, mind maps, and actionable items. The company sells hardware and offers annual subscription plans, including an enterprise solution after acquiring StarJar. Its goal is to help people capture conversations, turn them into structured notes, and act on insights to boost productivity.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2021
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What believers are saying
- Plaud hit US$100 million ARR and 2.5 million users by September 2026.
- Plaud opened a 15,000-square-foot Singapore hub and doubled investment to SGD 20 million.
- Plaud One launched August 27, 2026, expanding into agentic hardware with Q4 shipments.
What critics are saying
- Google Meet launched Gemini note-taking in June 2026, shrinking Plaud's core use case.
- Plaud devices capture sensitive conversations; California CIPA and all-party consent rules create liability.
- Recording workplaces without explicit consent triggers HR bans, legal exposure, and stalled enterprise adoption.
What makes Plaud.ai unique
- Plaud combines dedicated hardware, Plaud Intelligence, and workflow execution across apps.
- Plaud One Explorer Edition adds eSIM and 4G LTE, reducing smartphone dependence.
- Singapore APAC headquarters gives Plaud regional engineering, product, and customer-success depth.
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Health Insurance
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New Parent Leave
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↑ 1%IFA 2026 showcased several AI-focused consumer devices exploring different approaches to personal AI assistance. iKKO presented the MindOne, a compact smartphone measuring 86 × 72 × 8.9 mm that runs both Android 15 and a separate iKKO AI OS for dedicated AI functions including translation, notes, and podcasts. The device features a 50MP Sony camera that flips 180 degrees. RayNeo exhibited the X3 Pro smart glasses with MicroLED displays and Google Gemini integration, offering real-time translation and navigation. BleeqUp showed the Ranger sports glasses with a 120-degree camera and AI-powered video editing. Plaud demonstrated the NotePin, a 16.6g wearable recorder with dual MEMS microphones supporting 20 hours of continuous recording and transcription in 112 languages. These devices represent varying hardware approaches to integrating AI into daily life beyond traditional smartphones.
Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers. Technology companies are bringing a slew of artificial intelligence-powered gadgets to market - never mind the apocalyptic risks. The advent of generative AI, ushered in by the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, is now spawning a range of "intelligent" consumer products, from bag charms and smart speakers to digital work badges, that companies say will make people's lives easier. "The consumer AI revolution is just beginning," Dan Ives, partner and senior managing director of boutique investment bank Yorkville Ives, told CBS News. "Trillions of dollars being spent - that's why you're going to see more and more AI gadgets," he added. The race is on. Meta, with the metaverse seemingly in the rearview mirror, announced this week a handheld device powered by its Muse personal AI agent, while tech giants including Microsoft, OpenAI and Samsung have also introduced AI-powered products aimed at consumers. Read on to learn about just some of the AI gadgets that are either already commercially available or soon heading to a store near you. Plaud NotePin. The Plaud NotePin is a wearable device designed to record and transcribe meetings. The device, less than 2 inches long and less than 1 inch wide, can be pinned to clothing or worn as a necklace or wristband, according to the product description. The developer, San Francisco-based startup Plaud, unveiled an upgraded version of the product this year. Microsoft's "access badge" Microsoft launched its "access badge" this June, a portable device modeled after the conventional work badge. Equipped with a touchscreen, camera and audio recorder, the badge uses AI to help people with a range of workplace tasks, according to the company. The wearable device, equipped with fingerprint-based security, a side-facing camera, and audio-optimizing microphones, gives workers always-on access to their preferred AI agents, Microsoft says. Meta's Muse charm. Meta unveiled the Muse Charm on Wednesday, a pocket-sized keychain with a 2-inch display and two cameras. Some say the product resembles a Tamagotchi handheld digital pet. The device is powered by Meta's popular new Muse AI personal assistant, which can handle a variety of tasks, from decluttering your inbox to making a dinner reservation, according to Meta. Muse Charm is "always available to talk to you," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in promoting the product at a company tech showcase. Ives, the tech analyst, said he expects Muse to be a "game changer," pointing to the millions of consumers who have downloaded the AI agent. Meta AI glasses. Meta is also incorporating Muse into its line of AI-enhanced eyewear. "Ask about a product on a shelf, a flier on a wall, or a long list of school supplies, and Muse can take action," Meta said in a blog post describing the new AI glasses. The company says it will offer more than 100 styles of AI glasses by year-end. Meta's specs, which include styles from popular sunglasses brands Ray-Ban and Oakley, have recently come under scrutiny after complaints that some owners were using the built-in cameras to film others without their consent. Meta has since announced that it will introduce camera-free AI sunglasses. OpenAI speaker. Bloomberg reported last month that OpenAI is launching a $300 smart speaker. Citing people familiar with the matter, the media outlet said the device will be "shaped like a doughnut that's roughly the size of a hockey puck." The product will enter a market dominated by Amazon Alexa and Google Home, two other AI-enabled voice assistants. Snap SPECS. Snap, the company behind the photo-messaging app Snapchat, recently hopped on the AI wearables trend with its SPECS augmented-reality glasses. The AI-powered glasses can pull up a city map, restaurant recommendations and other content directly in the lens, according to the company. Snap said the display system is like looking at a large computer monitor while you're working. Alain Sherter
Plaud plans to file IPO for AI note-taking startup in 2028. By PYMNTS | September 17, 2026 AI startup Plaud is reportedly planning to file for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2028. CEO Nathan Xu told The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Thursday (Sept. 17) that the company will be ready for a U.S. public listing once its yearly revenue surpasses $1 billion. Plaud, incorporated in 2022, said it is aiming for $500 million in global sales this year amid rapid growth. The company has reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue and now serves more than 2.5 million users in more than 170 countries, the WSJ report said. Plaid designs artificial intelligence (AI)-powered note-taking devices and software. Its products include the Plaud Note, which can attach to a smartphone to record, transcribe and summarize phone conversations, the report added. "I find it always difficult to keep track of all the best ideas and also the details, which causes a lot of pain [when] you feel that you are not able to catch up," said Xu, an experience that inspired him to start the company. Please add us to your preferred sources list so our news, data and interviews show up in your feed. Thanks! Xu said the startup was valued at more than $1 billion as of 2025 and is currently "highly profitable." Plaud has about 300 employees in China and around 100 in San Francisco, plus operations in Europe, Japan and Southeast Asia and on Wednesday (Sept. 16) opened its new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, where its headcount has expanded to 100 employees from 10 in nine months, the WSJ said. As Plaud expands, Xu said a main priority is hiring the "best talent," a goal that is also guiding its acquisition strategy. The CEO said Plaud chiefly wants to acquire companies with robust talent that could help it build capabilities it can't create quickly enough on its own, instead of adding new users or products. PYMNTS wrote about the rise of AI note-taking technology last month, noting it has grown in popularity in the workplace as it seems to solve a problem. "People would rather participate in a conversation than spend 45 minutes typing minutes nobody will read," that report said. "The artificial intelligence tools can transcribe meetings, identify speakers, summarize decisions and extract follow-up tasks." However, the report also cites a Jackson Lewis analysis from attorneys Gregory C. Brown Jr. and Paul Y. Yim which argues that portable note-takers transform a productivity convenience into a potential workplace risk. "The device doesn't need the company's network, software or permission. It only needs to be within earshot," PYMNTS wrote.
Plaud, a maker of AI-powered voice-recording devices, has established its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore. The company has committed to investing at least S$20 million ($16 million) in the region, double the amount it pledged earlier this year. The move signals Plaud's expansion strategy in the Asia-Pacific market as it scales its voice-recording technology business from its new Singapore base.
AI start-up Plaud opens regional headquarters in S'pore; doubles investment to $20 million. Nathan Xu, CEO and co-founder of Plaud, and Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, at the opening of Plaud's Asia Pacific Headquarters in Singapore on Sept 16. Published Sep 16, 2026, 12:55 PM Updated Sep 16, 2026, 01:13 PM Singapore - AI start-up Plaud opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore on Sept 16 as it continues to expand amid a global AI boom. The start-up, which runs an AI note-taking platform, also committed to investing at least $20 million here to expand engineering, product development and regional operations. This commitment is double the company's original $10 million investment announced in June. The company said the move reinforces Singapore's role as Plaud's long-term hub for innovation and growth across the region. The new regional headquarters spans 15,000 square feet at the Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC). The space houses teams across engineering, product, customer success, operations, marketing and business functions. Singapore serves as Plaud's base of operations across 12 markets outside Japan and mainland China. Besides the Republic, the other markets are Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.