Open AI SDR – An Open Source Version of the Artisans Ava BDR
An open-source alternative to the Artisans Ava BDR has been released, offering AI-driven sales development capabilities. The Open AI SDR aims to replicate the functionality of the popular Ava BDR tool within an accessible, community-driven framework.
Background
- **Artisan AI** is a startup that builds AI-powered sales agents. Their flagship product, **Ava**, is a "BDR" (Business Development Representative) — an AI employee that automates outbound sales tasks like prospecting, emailing, and booking meetings. Artisan markets Ava as part of a "fully autonomous sales team," and the company made headlines for its aggressive "AI will replace salespeople" messaging.