Emil is a white-glove AI executive assistant service. We build and configure a custom AI EA for your business — handling morning briefings, inbox management, calendar management, and ad-hoc requests 24/7 via email and text.

How do I get started with Emil?

Reach out for a quote. We schedule a 30-minute onboarding call to understand your workflow, then build your custom Emil instance. Your first morning briefing arrives within 48 hours.

How does Emil compare to a human executive assistant?

Emil ramps in 48 hours (vs 3–6 months for a human EA), works 24/7 (vs business hours), never turns over, and requires zero management — at a fraction of the cost. The tradeoff: Emil handles digital tasks only.

AI Research Assistant for Founders & Executives

Need market research, competitor analysis, or due diligence? Email Emil your question and get a structured, well-sourced research report delivered to your inbox. Founder-grade research without the $10K consulting fee.

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White-glove AI executive assistant. Custom-built for your workflow.

Why Use Emil as Your AI Research for Founders

Real-Time Market Intelligence

Emil searches the web, industry databases, and public filings to deliver current market data — not stale information from months ago.

Competitor Deep Dives

Get detailed competitor profiles including pricing, features, positioning, funding history, team size, and recent news. Updated whenever you need them.

Due Diligence Reports

Evaluating a vendor, partner, or acquisition target? Emil compiles a comprehensive due diligence report covering financials, reputation, risks, and opportunities.

Actionable Insights

Emil doesn't just dump data — it synthesizes findings into actionable recommendations specific to your business context and goals.

AI Research for Founders in Action

You ask:

Research our top 3 competitors — DataFlow, Streamline, and CloudOps. Compare pricing, features, and market positioning. I need this for our board meeting Thursday.

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Emil responds:

Here's your competitive analysis report: DataFlow ($12M ARR, Series B): • Pricing: $500-2,000/mo per seat, enterprise custom • Positioning: Enterprise-first, compliance-heavy • Strengths: SOC 2 Type II, strong in regulated industries • Weakness: Slow product velocity, 6-month sales cycles • Recent: Laid off 20% in January, pivoting to AI features Streamline ($8M ARR, Series A): • Pricing: $200-800/mo, self-serve + sales-assisted • Positioning: Mid-market, ease of use • Strengths: Best onboarding, lowest time-to-value • Weakness: Limited enterprise features, no API • Recent: Launched marketplace integrations in March CloudOps ($5M ARR, Seed+): • Pricing: $99-499/mo, PLG model • Positioning: Developer-first, technical users • Strengths: Best API, open-source community • Weakness: No non-technical user story, high churn in SMB • Recent: Raised $4M extension in February Your positioning opportunity: You sit between Streamline (ease) and CloudOps (technical depth). Double down on this — the mid-technical buyer is underserved. Full report attached as PDF for your board deck.

You ask:

I'm considering expanding into the European market. What do I need to know about GDPR compliance, market size, and go-to-market strategy for a B2B SaaS?

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Emil responds:

Here's your European expansion research: GDPR Compliance (must-do before launch): • Data Processing Agreement (DPA) required for all EU customers • EU data residency: Need AWS/GCP EU region (Frankfurt or Dublin recommended) • Appoint a Data Protection Officer if processing at scale • Cookie consent: Active opt-in required (not pre-checked boxes) • Estimated compliance cost: $15-30K for initial setup with a GDPR consultant Market Size: • European B2B SaaS market: $120B in 2025, growing 18% YoY • Your segment (data analytics): ~$8B in Europe • Key markets by revenue potential: UK > Germany > France > Netherlands > Nordics Go-to-Market Recommendations: 1. Start with UK (English-speaking, similar business culture) 2. Price in EUR/GBP — US pricing often too high for European mid-market 3. Consider 20-30% lower price point than US 4. Hire a local sales rep before investing in marketing 5. Attend SaaStr Europa and Web Summit for initial pipeline Timeline: 3-6 months from decision to first EU customer if you start compliance now. Want me to create a project plan with specific milestones?

How It Works

Send an Email

Email emil@heyemil.com with your request. Attach files if needed.

Emil Handles It

Emil reads your email, analyzes context, and handles the task like an experienced executive assistant.

Get Your Answer

A detailed, personalized response arrives in your inbox. Reply to continue the conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How current is Emil's research?

Emil searches the web in real-time and accesses current data, news, and public filings. Research reports include the date of each source so you can verify timeliness.

Can Emil do industry-specific research?

Yes. Emil has researched topics across SaaS, fintech, healthcare, real estate, e-commerce, manufacturing, and many other industries. Specify your industry context for more targeted results.

How long does a research report take?

Simple queries (pricing comparisons, company overviews) take 5-10 minutes. Comprehensive reports (market analysis, competitive landscape) may take 30-60 minutes for thorough results.

Can Emil include data visualizations?

Emil delivers research in well-structured text format with tables and comparisons. For visual charts and graphs, Emil can provide the data in a format ready for your preferred visualization tool.

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Email emil@heyemil.com to get started. Get a quote for white-glove setup.

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