Abhi Balijepalli
| Abhi Balijepalli | |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, software engineer |
|---|---|
| Known for | Co-founder of CopyCat |
Abhi Balijepalli is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of CopyCat, a San Francisco-based startup that builds AI agents to automate repetitive back-office browser workflows for businesses. CopyCat was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2025 batch.[1]
Career
Prior to founding CopyCat, Balijepalli worked at Zoom Video Communications. He also co-founded Platter, a service that enabled restaurants to establish an online ordering presence without paying large commissions or dealing with significant maintenance overhead. Platter incorporated AI tools to automate processes and scale operations within the restaurant industry.
In 2024, Balijepalli co-founded CopyCat alongside Graham Sabin. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, describes itself as providing "agentic RPA" (robotic process automation) for back-office operations. Unlike traditional RPA platforms that rely on fragile, pre-scripted workflows requiring consultant support and lengthy implementation timelines, CopyCat uses AI-driven browser agents, reverse-engineered APIs, and document processing to handle tasks that previously required manual human effort.[2]
CopyCat's agents are designed to read and extract data from PDFs, emails, spreadsheets, and scanned documents; log into and navigate web portals, including legacy systems without APIs; synchronize data between management systems, CRMs, carrier portals, and internal databases; and trigger workflows from existing tools such as email or management software. The company serves clients in industries including logistics, healthcare, and general B2B operations.
According to a profile published by AngelsRound in April 2025, CopyCat reached over $100,000 in annual recurring revenue within five weeks of launch. The company holds SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance certifications, reflecting its focus on enterprise and healthcare clients.
Balijepalli has discussed topics related to AI-powered startups, AI agents, and the future of software automation in public appearances, including a July 2025 interview on the podcast The Altered Perception, where he spoke about his entrepreneurial journey from Zoom through Platter to CopyCat.
As of its Y Combinator listing, CopyCat had two employees and was actively operating out of San Francisco.
References
- ↑ "CopyCat – Y Combinator". 'Y Combinator}'. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "CopyCat – Your Back-Office Runs on Manual Work. We Fix That.". 'CopyCat}'. Retrieved 2026-03-18.