Gusto Cofounder: An AI agent that runs payroll, HR, and benefits without waiting to be asked

Gusto Cofounder: An AI agent that runs payroll, HR, and benefits without waiting to be asked

June 18, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 1629

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Gusto introduces Cofounder, an AI agent designed to proactively assist small businesses with payroll, HR, and benefits management.

Gusto is betting that small businesses need more than another AI assistant. The company’s new product, Gusto Cofounder, is designed to act as a proactive business partner that helps owners manage and grow their companies, drawing inspiration from the traditional mom-and-pop partnership that co-founder and CTO Eddie Kim witnessed growing up. Unlike reactive chatbots, Cofounder can take action across payroll, HR, benefits, scheduling, insurance, and accounting workflows by leveraging data already stored within Gusto.

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