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Introducing Ortelan, an applied AI lab
Ortelan brings product development, client systems and early-stage investment together in one applied AI lab.

Ortelan combines applied AI research with software development and operation. The lab works on its own products and client systems, and invests in early-stage companies. Findings from each project inform the lab’s next work.
Products
Praus is an assistant for research and writing. Its development includes work on model selection and response checking, with answer quality and cost evaluated together.
Lost Tribes uses AI agents to find and read historical records for family-history research. It compares possible matches while preserving a record of what remains uncertain. Read more about Praus and Lost Tribes.
Deployments
For client engagements, we agree on goals and scope with your team. We assess the existing systems and data before developing a solution, then remain responsible for its operation after deployment.
Capital
We also invest in early-stage companies. Founders draw on the lab’s experience as they make product decisions and build their businesses. Read more about Capital.
How we work
The lab shares methods and findings across its work, testing what can be applied in a new setting rather than starting every project from scratch.

