Rethinking the Human Role in AI

In an era where automation often sidelines the human workforce, Eudia is taking a bold stance: AI should empower, not replace.

“We’re not an AI company that deploys AI so the humans can step aside,” says Mike Masiello. “We’re that company that uses AI to actually augment the human being and elevate the person so they can do more.”

This philosophy, central to Eudia’s mission, is shaping how government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and procurement teams unlock efficiency and resilience in high-risk, high-complexity environments.

The Problem: Automation Alone Isn’t Enough

The rise of AI has created a rush to automate everything, but not all processes are ready for full autonomy. In areas like government contracting, procurement, and legal compliance, nuance, accountability, and institutional knowledge remain essential.

“Off-the-shelf elements just don’t know that information,” explains Masiello. “You’re going to get hallucinations, you’re going to get some guesswork. And at the end of the day, that just means you’re going to have to do a manual review anyway.”

The Solution: Augmented Intelligence, Not Artificial Replacement

Eudia coined the category “augmented intelligence” to fill this gap. Their platform leverages AI to support human decision-making rather than supplant it. Instead of replacing experts, it accelerates their work by flagging risk areas, recommending actions, and learning from user inputs.

“People are critical, especially in government contracting,” Masiello emphasizes. “Our system allows them to fly through the tedious parts, while ensuring oversight where it really matters.”

This approach isn’t just theory. It’s already trusted by major players and is actively shaping the procurement landscape for both private and public sector clients.

Traction & Investment: Backed by General Catalyst

Eudia recently closed a $105M Series A round led by General Catalyst, a significant endorsement in the competitive AI startup space.

“It’s a pretty big Series A, especially for an AI startup like ours,” says Masiello. “But there’s a lot of confidence that this is a true game-changer.”

MassChallenge Impact: Selfless Support with Strategic Outcomes

Participating in the MassChallenge Air Force Accelerator has been instrumental in Eudia’s continued growth.

“What I admire most is that they do all this to help companies like ours, without asking for anything in return,” Masiello reflects. “They’ve been out there advocating for us, connecting the dots, and helping make strategic connections.”

The Air Force cohort, in particular, has helped Eudia plug into key government relationships.

“The cohort enables organic networking,” he explains. “We’re talking about what we’re up to, what programs we’re involved in… It’s just synergy.”

Bridging Commercial and Government Innovation

Masiello sees a critical moment of convergence between commercial and government innovation.

“We’re finally back to a time where both are looking at the same problem at the same time: how to harness the power of AI.”

In the past, government tech lagged behind commercial innovation. But with the explosion of generative AI, “the pendulum is finally in the middle,” Masiello says.

“This dual-purpose technology is keeping us on pace with innovation and ahead of our adversaries.”

A Mission Beyond the Code

What drives Eudia’s team is more than enterprise transformation — it’s human transformation.

“The name Eudia comes from the word eudaimonia,” Masiello shares. “It means accelerating into your higher self, reaching your maximum potential.”

That’s more than a name. It’s a mission.

“We’re not applying AI at the expense of humanity,” he says. “We’re using it to help humanity.”