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Existing CRM APIs too complex for AI agent automation

Current CRM platforms like Mailchimp and HubSpot expose hundreds of endpoints designed for human UIs, making them impractical for AI agents. There is demand for a simplified CRM API with just contacts, lists, and send primitives.

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