A new app, Tana, aims to simplify to-do lists for individuals and teams in the working world by leveraging AI and automating some tasks. Despite being a long-standing goal in business technology, Tana believes it has cracked the code on how to achieve this. The startup, which was founded after the battle scars of building Google Wave, is now emerging from stealth with $25 million in funding from a diverse list of backers.

At its core, Tana is a hybrid tool that combines features of automated list builders, note takers, and organizers. It can transcribe conversations, voice memos, and other audio inputs, turning them into actionable items and creating lists, spreadsheets, and web page updates as needed. The app also boasts a feature called “Supertag,” which utilizes object-oriented programming principles to transform unstructured data into structured information.

Tana’s AI-powered assistant has the potential to disrupt the note-taking and productivity spaces, where companies like Notion are already investing in AI-powered solutions. However, the app still has a way to go before it reaches the “it just works” stage, making it best suited for tech-savvy professionals willing to do some tinkering. Founders envision Tana as a paradigm shift in how we work with information, with the potential to be used by all knowledge workers in the future.

Investors are confident in Tana’s potential, with Sheila Gulati, founder and managing director of Tola Capital, stating that the app is a “miraculous experience” that has the potential to create real competition in the market. Gulati believes that Tana’s vision of productivity is unique and that the team’s commitment to driving the experience is high. With a long-term perspective, Tola Capital is backing Tana’s ambitious goals.