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This Ford exec used Claude to build her family a 'chief of staff' to help keep up with daily to-do's

Whitney Stefko Dover vibe coded a better way to manage her family's busy life. Her AI agent scans her emails and calendar to craft daily briefings.

This Ford exec used Claude to build her family a 'chief of staff' to help keep up with daily to-do's

TL;DR

  • Whitney Stefko Dover created an AI assistant, Claudette, to manage her family's daily logistics.
  • Claudette scans emails and calendars to create 'Daily Dover' briefings, including schedules, appointments, and reminders.
  • Stefko Dover used Anthropic's Claude tools and the practice of 'vibe coding' to build the assistant without a traditional coding background.
  • The AI has improved family coordination and reduced Stefko Dover's mental load, particularly regarding birthdays and school communications.
  • Claudette sends text message reminders to Stefko Dover's husband and au pair, sometimes including lighthearted affirmations or observations.