Question 1

What is Take This Forward?

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Take This Forward is a Human-AI Workflow Orchestration platform where you just say @who does @what and how in your own words. No code, no drag and drop.

Question 2

Who is Take This Forward for?

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Take This Forward is for anyone who wants to automate tasks easily – like business consultants, teams, or individuals trying to save time without using complex apps.

Question 3

What kind of problems does Take This Forward help with?

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Take This Forward helps with repetitive tasks, makes automation simpler, and speeds up work by linking your team, AI Agents, and apps through simple conversations.

Question 4

How is Take This Forward different from other automation tools?

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Take This Forward uses simple language and "@" mentions to run workflows. No drag-and-drop or coding. Plus, you can pick your favorite providers when using AI Agents.

Question 5

How do I tell Take This Forward what to do?

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Just type what you need done in simple language. Use "@" mentions to give tasks to your Contacts (humans or AI Agents) and any @Apps.

Question 6

What are @mentions in Take This Forward?

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"@" mentions are like pointing fingers. For example, "@Jack check this" or "When a new email comes from jane@xyz.com, @HelperAgent summarize it and add it into the @CRM."

Question 7

Can Take This Forward handle complicated workflows?

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Yes. Even though it's easy to use, Take This Forward can manage complex workflows involving many humans, AI Agents, and apps.

Question 8

Is Take This Forward just for one-off workflows?

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No. You can use it once or set it up as an automation based on an external event. For example, "When someone submits a form on our @Website @SpamAgent, please review it and add it into @Hubspot."

Question 9

What are "Contacts" in Take This Forward?

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Contacts are two types, Humans and AI Agents. Add them once, then "@" mention them when needed.

Question 10

How do I add my team members as Contacts?

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You can easily add your team members to your contacts by using their work email address.

Question 11

What is an "AI Agent" in Take This Forward?

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An AI Agent is a system or program with predefined instructions that is capable of performing tasks utilizing available information and connected apps.

Question 12

Can I choose different AI providers for the AI Agents (like OpenAI, Google, Anthropic)?

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Yes. Our AI Agents are flexible, so you can use AI from different top companies.

Question 13

Can I create or customize AI Agents?

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Yes. All agents are created and owned by you.

Question 14

Can I get help with creating instructions for AI Agents?

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Yes. We provide a simple tool that generates instructions for agents based on tasks and responsibilities. You could use the instructions as is or customize it.

Question 15

What apps can I connect to Take This Forward?

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Take This Forward works with common apps like Gmail, Slack, Hubspot and others. We're always adding more.

Question 16

How do I connect my apps to Take This Forward?

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Connecting apps is a simple, guided step in Take This Forward, usually by giving Take This Forward permission to access the app.

Question 17

What if an app I use isn't supported yet?

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Tell us! We'll use feedback from early users to decide which new apps to add first.

Question 18

What are "Automations" in Take This Forward?

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Automations are tasks you set up once to run by themselves on external events. For example, "When a new file hits @GoogleDrive in folder XYZ, @SummaryAgent pull out key info and send it to @Jack, @Tom and @Me."

Question 19

How do I create an Automation?

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You'll write rules in your own words, like having a conversation, saying what should trigger the automation and what steps to follow using '@' mentions.

Question 20

Can an Automation involve both humans and AI Agents?

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Totally. That's a key feature of Take This Forward – chaining human and AI Agents smoothly in one automated process.

Question 21

How long does it take to set up Take This Forward?

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It's quick to start. Create your contacts and connect your apps, and you can begin automating right away.

Question 22

What do I need before I can use Take This Forward?

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Just a web browser and an idea of what you want to automate!

Question 23

Is Take This Forward a web app, or do I need to download anything?

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Take This Forward is online, so you can use it from your browser anywhere. No downloads needed.

Question 24

Why is there a waitlist to use Take This Forward?

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We're rolling out Take This Forward slowly to make sure it works great and to use early feedback as we grow.

Question 25

What do I get by joining the waitlist?

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You'll be one of the first to use Take This Forward, can share how you'd use it to help us improve, and get personal help with your first automations.

Question 26

Can I give feedback if I get early access?

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Yes, please do! Your feedback is super important and will help us make Take This Forward better.

Question 27

How much will Take This Forward cost?

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We're still figuring out prices. If you join the waitlist, you'll be the first to know about pricing and might get special deals as early users.

Question 28

What new features are you planning for Take This Forward?

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Lots of cool stuff! More app connections and more ways to tweak your automations. Early user ideas will really shape what we build next.

Question 29

How can I get help if I have a question or run into an issue?

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Early users get top-priority support. We'll also have guides and info to help you use Take This Forward.

Question 30

How is my data kept safe with Take This Forward?

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We're serious about security. We use standard security methods to protect your info. Our Privacy Policy will have more details.

Question 31

Who owns the data I process with Take This Forward?

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You own your data. Take This Forward just handles it for you based on your instructions. Our Terms of Service will explain more.

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