Productivity
Benno AI
Built the task-dependency neural network that turns a task tool into a project intelligence platform.
The challenge
Task management tools store tasks, set dates, send reminders. They do not understand that Task C cannot start until A and B are done, that moving Task D shifts Task E, that team capacity means the sprint is already broken. The gap between what project managers do in their heads and what tools can do is massive.
What we built
Dependency detection neural network
A novel architecture that detects dependencies between tasks, including implicit ones. Reads task descriptions, project context, and historical patterns to infer which tasks block which. Creates accurate dependency graphs automatically.
Automated scheduling
Neural-network-based scheduling that takes the dependency graph, team capacity, priorities, and deadlines, and generates optimal schedules. When something shifts, the schedule re-optimizes automatically.
Intelligent task assignment
Assignment logic that considers skills, workload, historical performance, and availability. Right tasks routed to the right people without manual triage.
ROI
Results
Outcome
The dependency detection network is the core innovation. It is the missing piece that turns a task management tool into a project intelligence platform. By automating the cognitive work of understanding task relationships, Benno does what no other task tool can.
Technologies