Barndoor.ai has launched Venn.ai, a platform designed to enable businesses to seamlessly and securely integrate AI tools with everyday applications such as Salesforce, Jira, Google Docs, and Slack. Announced on February 24, 2026, in New York, Venn.ai aims to bridge the gap between basic AI functionalities and the advanced needs of workplace environments, providing controlled access to AI for users across various sectors.
As AI adoption accelerates in the workplace, many users find themselves relegated to simple conversational interfaces that fail to tap into the full potential of their operational tools. Existing integrations often only allow for superficial interactions, leaving teams unable to accomplish meaningful tasks. Venn.ai addresses these shortcomings by offering a robust solution that allows AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to interact with workplace applications in action-oriented ways, rather than merely read-only functions.
The platform’s value proposition includes broader application coverage, enabling users to connect with a wide array of common workplace applications, and focusing on actionable integrations that facilitate tasks such as updating records and sending messages. Unlike many standalone AI platforms that require users to switch contexts, Venn.ai operates within the tools users are already familiar with, eliminating the need for learning a new interface and ensuring the latest AI models are utilized.
Early adopters of Venn.ai have reported significant improvements in their workflows. A customer success manager integrated it with Salesforce and Zendesk to draft customer health summaries and generate dashboard presentations. Meanwhile, a startup executive used Venn.ai to streamline lookups between Google Sheets and Salesforce, and a product manager automated the categorization of feedback and ticket creation across multiple applications. These examples illustrate the practical applications of Venn.ai in enhancing productivity and efficiency in various roles.
Oren Michels, co-founder and CEO of Barndoor, emphasized the need for safe AI integration, stating, “People want AI to do things across the apps they use every day, but without proper controls, that’s risky. Venn.ai gives everyone, not just engineering and IT teams, the ability to use agentic AI safely.” This focus on security is a cornerstone of Venn.ai’s design, incorporating features that allow users to maintain oversight and control over the actions taken by AI agents.
Venn.ai prioritizes human oversight, addressing a common concern surrounding AI’s capabilities. With its “write functionality” feature, users receive a prompt before an action is executed, allowing them to review and confirm the task. This not only enhances security but also fosters confidence among users who may be wary of AI systems operating without checks and balances.
Today, Venn.ai offers functionalities that empower a range of business users—from marketers and sales teams to finance and project managers—to experiment with agentic workflows in a controlled manner. The platform enables users to attempt innovative solutions without exposing sensitive data or systems to unnecessary risks.
Venn.ai is currently available in free early access, with paid plans to be introduced later. Barndoor is actively encouraging feedback from early users to refine the platform and enhance its capabilities. Users can visit Venn.ai to learn more and start integrating these advanced AI functionalities into their workflows.
Founded in 2024, Barndoor positions itself as a pioneer in the field of AI governance, providing a Control Plane for the agentic enterprise. This framework aims to give IT and security professionals the necessary guardrails while allowing business teams to operate with agility and reduce risks. As Venn.ai continues to evolve, its integration of user experience and security could set new standards for how AI tools are utilized in business contexts.
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