A New Operating System for Business

A New Operating System for Business

Every great company runs on rhythms—the patterns of planning, execution, and adaptation that drive success. These rhythms are the invisible force behind how strategy becomes reality, how teams align, and how organizations learn and evolve. But today, even as AI transforms every aspect of business, these essential rhythms remain fragmented and manual, buried under layers of coordination.

The history of organizational success is a story of systematic evolution. The assembly line transformed manufacturing. Digital workflows revolutionized knowledge work. We are now entering an era where intelligence becomes native to how organizations operate—not through more tools or processes, but through a fundamental transformation of how work gets done.

We envision a future where organizational intelligence is woven into the fabric of every company. Where institutional knowledge grows instead of being lost, where teams focus on meaningful work while systems handle coordination, and where strategy flows naturally into action. This isn't a distant dream, but the next evolution of how great companies will run. The organizations that thrive tomorrow will operate fundamentally differently than they do today, powered by intelligent rhythms that transform how teams work, learn, and achieve together. We're making that future real.

Every great company runs on rhythms—the patterns of planning, execution, and adaptation that drive success. These rhythms are the invisible force behind how strategy becomes reality, how teams align, and how organizations learn and evolve. But today, even as AI transforms every aspect of business, these essential rhythms remain fragmented and manual, buried under layers of coordination.

The history of organizational success is a story of systematic evolution. The assembly line transformed manufacturing. Digital workflows revolutionized knowledge work. We are now entering an era where intelligence becomes native to how organizations operate—not through more tools or processes, but through a fundamental transformation of how work gets done.

We envision a future where organizational intelligence is woven into the fabric of every company. Where institutional knowledge grows instead of being lost, where teams focus on meaningful work while systems handle coordination, and where strategy flows naturally into action. This isn't a distant dream, but the next evolution of how great companies will run. The organizations that thrive tomorrow will operate fundamentally differently than they do today, powered by intelligent rhythms that transform how teams work, learn, and achieve together. We're making that future real.

Our Journey

Our Journey

Our path to RhythmsAI started in 2015 with Ally.io, where we transformed how organizations implement OKRs. Working with companies like Dropbox, Nike, and Slack, we learned that beyond just goal-setting, successful execution requires operational excellence at every level.

After Microsoft acquired Ally.io in 2021, we scaled this vision to millions of users through Viva Goals. This experience revealed a deeper truth: the most successful organizations run on consistent, well-structured rhythms that connect strategy to daily execution.

RhythmsAI represents the culmination of these insights. RhythmsAI is the first AI-native business operating system that orchestrates organizational rhythms, combining proven practices with intelligent automation to help teams achieve their boldest goals.

Our path to RhythmsAI started in 2015 with Ally.io, where we transformed how organizations implement OKRs. Working with companies like Dropbox, Nike, and Slack, we learned that beyond just goal-setting, successful execution requires operational excellence at every level.

After Microsoft acquired Ally.io in 2021, we scaled this vision to millions of users through Viva Goals. This experience revealed a deeper truth: the most successful organizations run on consistent, well-structured rhythms that connect strategy to daily execution.

RhythmsAI represents the culmination of these insights. RhythmsAI is the first AI-native business operating system that orchestrates organizational rhythms, combining proven practices with intelligent automation to help teams achieve their boldest goals.

2014

OKR Solution was created

2014

OKR Solution was created

2014

OKR Solution was created

2015

Enhanced with feedback from early customers

2015

Enhanced with feedback from early customers

2015

Enhanced with feedback from early customers

2018

First customer joined Ally

2018

First customer joined Ally

2018

First customer joined Ally

2019

First round of funding, acquired customers like Slack and Remitly

2019

First round of funding, acquired customers like Slack and Remitly

2019

First round of funding, acquired customers like Slack and Remitly

2020

Funding and customers (Accel, Tiger Global), Slack, Microsoft

2020

Funding and customers (Accel, Tiger Global), Slack, Microsoft

2020

Funding and customers (Accel, Tiger Global), Slack, Microsoft

2021

Series C funding, Microsoft acquisition

2021

Series C funding, Microsoft acquisition

2021

Series C funding, Microsoft acquisition

2022

Viva Goals release

2022

Viva Goals release

2022

Viva Goals release

2023

Raised $26m seed round for RhythmsAI

2023

Raised $26m seed round for RhythmsAI

2023

Raised $26m seed round for RhythmsAI

2024

First customers onboarded to RhythmsAI

2024

First customers onboarded to RhythmsAI

2024

First customers onboarded to RhythmsAI

Team

Team

Our team brings together enterprise software veterans with decades of experience scaling solutions that deliver measurable results. We combine deep operational expertise with practical experience making AI reliable and effective in business-critical environments.

Leadership

Leadership

Vetri Vellore, Co-founder, CEO

Wrote "OKRs for All"—recognized by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella as the definitive book on OKRs—and founded Ally.io, building it into the most integrated OKR platform before its acquisition by Microsoft. Led Viva Goals as Corporate Vice President, bringing connected strategy and execution tools to millions of users worldwide.

Madhan Subhas, Co-founder, CTO

Built enterprise platforms used by Amazon and Coca-Cola. As Ally.io's COO and CISO, scaled the platform to 1,000+ customers before leading its Microsoft Viva Goals integration. Brings 25 years of experience in enterprise-grade security and scalability.

Puhazholi Vetrivel, Head of Engineering

Led engineering at Microsoft as VP, scaling Ally.io's integration into Viva to serve millions of users. Brings 25 years of experience building enterprise systems, with deep expertise in cloud architecture and intelligent systems.

Kalyan Nanduru, CPO

Built products at Microsoft, Google, and Guild, recognized as a Top 25 Product Executive. Brings 20 years of experience launching and scaling enterprise products across workplace productivity, advertising, and education.

Cooper Crosby, Head of Design

Led design for Ally.io and Microsoft Viva Goals, building products with proven customer satisfaction metrics. Pioneered early AI interfaces in enterprise software, leading Microsoft's first explorations of LLMs in OKRs.

Backed by world class investors

Backed by world class investors

In December 2023, RhythmsAI secured $26 million from Accel, Greenoaks, and Madrona. Many backed Ally.io from its earliest days, reflecting their continued confidence in our team's ability to transform how organizations operate. This strong foundation, combined with our investors' expertise in scaling breakthrough technologies, positions us to deliver on our vision of AI-powered operational excellence.

In December 2023, RhythmsAI secured $26 million from Accel, Greenoaks, and Madrona. Many backed Ally.io from its earliest days, reflecting their continued confidence in our team's ability to transform how organizations operate. This strong foundation, combined with our investors' expertise in scaling breakthrough technologies, positions us to deliver on our vision of AI-powered operational excellence.