Today we sat down with Miro and Peter, co-founders of Personeo.ai to talk more about what they do and their plans for the future.
Hi Miro and Peter, tell us about your journey towards founding Personeo.ai. How did it all begin?
We have been developing B2B products for over 8 years, with a strong focus on HR solutions. The idea for Personeo.ai emerged from direct conversations with customers using our previous modules in the CultureBoard suite. During this time, we explored applications of LLMs (Large Language Models) and AI, which led us to uncover even greater value in Learning & Development (L&D) — particularly in training communication soft skills through AI-driven roleplays.
We need to look back to the roots of learning. The origin of learning was having a teacher who would teach you, discuss things with you, and correct you if you were wrong or didn’t understand something. That remains the most effective way of learning—engaging in meaningful dialogue.
The switch to videos and online courses wasn’t because they are more effective, but because there are more people willing to learn than there are teachers available. AI enables us to return to those roots, to the most effective way of learning: having a private teacher.
With AI roleplays, you can learn and practice anything. It’s like having the smartest people in the world available to guide you, and you can simply tell them what you want to learn or practice.
We’ve productized this into a platform where anyone can create their own teacher for whatever they want to learn and practice.
Who is Personeo.ai designed for, and what problem does it solve?
Personeo.ai frictionless website with direct access to product experience
Personeo.ai targets L&D managers in midmarket and enterprise companies across white-collar industries such as banking, telecommunications, IT, and scaling startups. The core challenge we address is the lack of best-practice communication skills among employees. Companies often invest significant L&D budgets in external training providers, Learning Management Systems (LMS), or video courses, which are predominantly content-based. Personeo.ai shifts this to action-based learning — offering interactive, immersive training that is ten times more cost-effective and impactful than traditional methods.
How big is the team, and why is it well-suited for this project?
We are a team of six, with over a decade of experience in the HR software industry. Our founders and team members have extensive backgrounds in HR tech and have previously worked on AI and LLM-driven products. This blend of industry expertise and technical innovation makes us uniquely positioned to drive Personeo.ai forward.
What do you see as the primary shortcomings in the L&D industry?
A striking issue is that 80% of L&D budgets benefit only 1-5% of the workforce. External training programs are expensive, non-inclusive, and often one-off initiatives with minimal long-term impact — participants forget 90% of the material within a week. Traditional L&D relies heavily on passive, content-based learning, whereas we champion active, action-based training. We believe this approach leads to better retention and application.
What sets Personeo.ai apart from other L&D solutions?
Custom roleplay builder
Most AI competitors focus on single verticals, such as leadership, sales, or customer support roleplays. Personeo.ai, however, is designed for flexibility and scalability. Our platform can accommodate an infinite range of use cases, deeply personalized to fit both company-wide and individual employee contexts. Additionally, our go-to-market strategy differentiates us — we embrace a Product-Led Growth (PLG) model with an open, frictionless platform, freemium business model, and login-free homepage, unlike traditional closed B2B platforms.
What have been the biggest challenges in making Personeo.ai a reality?
Enterprise sales cycles and stringent security/compliance requirements posed initial challenges. To navigate this, we are now focusing more on midmarket businesses, which offer faster onboarding and fewer compliance hurdles.
Is Personeo.ai available now? How can people get started?
Yes, Personeo.ai is live and accessible through our website. Users can try any roleplay instantly without creating an account. For a more customized experience, they can sign up for a free trial and access admin tools to tailor roleplays to their specific needs.
Roleplays can be done in any language, via voice or text
Where do you see Personeo.ai in five years? What’s the ultimate goal?
We hope to pave the way for active, experience-based learning and transform the L&D market. Our goal is to set a new standard for learning and practicing through AI roleplays, moving away from passive methods like videos or online courses. We believe that AI roleplays, being more engaging, will help more people embrace continuous learning.
After every roleplay there is automated personalised feedback what went well and what to improve
How has your experience with StartupYard shaped the company?
StartupYard has been invaluable in connecting us with potential clients and users, refining our product vision and go-to-market strategy. We plan to leverage their network further for fundraising efforts in the coming months. Overall, the experience has been seamless, with numerous highs and minimal challenges — it’s been a great partnership, aligning perfectly with the positive energy of our team.