Shannon Phillips

Shannon Phillips

Founder of Raia | AI for real life

About

I built Raia to make AI useful for everyday life — without needing to know how to prompt. Raia helps turn texts, screenshots, decisions, paperwork, dinner dilemmas, and mental clutter into something you can actually use.

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Maker History

  • Raia
    RaiaYou don’t need to know what to ask
    Sep 2026
  • 🎉
    Joined Product HuntAugust 25th, 2026

Forums

Why does AI still feel intimidating to so many people?

I built Raia for people who keep hearing how useful AI is, but still open an AI app and think, Okay what am I supposed to ask?

That blank-box moment is the whole reason I made it.

Raia - You don’t need to know what to ask

Raia is AI for everyday life, built for people who don’t want to learn how to prompt. Start with what’s already happening — a text, screenshot, bill, fridge photo, decision, or messy thought — and Raia helps turn it into something useful. Instead of a blank chat box, Raia gives you clear places to start, practical guidance, and real-life situations to explore.

Hi! I’m Shannon from ATX

I m an indie founder that just launched my first app- Raia. After teaching my mom, my sisters and my girlfriend how to use and incorporate AI into their lives I decided I wanted to make it easier & less intimidating. I spent most of the year building and now I m onto my new project- driving product discovery. I m excited to meet other entrepreneurs and leaders in this space!
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