Mayday
by Mayday Labs Inc.
Mayday was an AI-assisted calendar and task-management app that scheduled tasks around meetings, protected focus time, and helped users reorganize their day across supported calendar services.
Reason for Shutdown
Mayday’s official website states that the service shut down on May 1, 2024, after the team decided it could not continue developing the product sustainably.
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📅 Timeline
Public beta announced
Mayday announced a public beta for its AI-assisted calendar, positioning the product as a way to optimize schedules and protect time.
Seed financing announced
Mayday announced a US$3 million seed round led by Lerer Hippeau, with participation from investors including Slow Ventures and BoxGroup.
Shutdown announced
Mayday said it would discontinue the product because the team could not find a sustainable path to continue development.
Service shut down
Mayday’s stated final day of operation was May 1, 2024.
🔄 Alternatives to Mayday
Motion
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SkedPal
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Trevor AI
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Clockwise
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What was Mayday AI calendar?
Mayday was an AI-assisted calendar and task-management application designed to place flexible tasks around fixed events, protect focus time, and help users adjust overloaded schedules.
Is Mayday calendar still available?
No. Mayday’s official website says the service shut down on May 1, 2024.
Why did Mayday shut down?
In its shutdown notice, the team said it was unable to find a sustainable way to continue developing the product.
Who founded Mayday?
Mayday was founded by Jeremy Le Van, who had previously co-founded the calendar app Sunrise.
What are the best Mayday alternatives for AI scheduling?
Catalogue-listed alternatives include Motion for automated planning, Clockwise for calendar optimization, SkedPal for adaptive time blocking, and Trevor AI for task-to-calendar scheduling.