"Automation isn't the future, it's right now"

August revealed something most software buyers suspected but couldn't quantify: the gap between efficient teams and everyone else isn't talent or budget. It's whether their tools amplify human intelligence or just add more complexity to manage.

The data backs this up. Teams using connected AI workflows consistently outperform those juggling separate point solutions. Not because the technology is flashy, but because it handles the coordination work that typically burns through management bandwidth. This month's picks prove the principle: AI that builds on your team's existing expertise, scheduling that prevents conflicts without micromanagement, and platforms that turn repetitive decisions into automated intelligence.

The practical difference is immediate. Less time spent on administrative coordination. More capacity for strategic work. Systems that get smarter as your team uses them rather than requiring constant optimization.

Serchen's top 10 apps for August demonstrate how the right automation multiplies what good teams already do well. This month's top performers below. 👇​

August’s Top Pick

1. Read AI

Category: Meeting Software

Read AI is an AI assistant that recalls details across conversations, emails and docs while auto-summarizing meetings and surfacing action items instantly.

Highlights:

• Recalls details across all conversations and documents

• Auto-summarizes meetings with instant action items

• Connects context between emails, calls, and meetings