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Onboarding an AI Colleague Is Not Plug and Play
January 19, 2026
Tom
4 min read
ReplyFabric can be set up in minutes, but onboarding an AI colleague in your shared inbox requires clear accountability, governance, and ownership before going live.
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Tom Vanderbauwhede is the founder & CEO of ReplyFabric, lecturer in AI at KdG University, and a seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years of business experience. He holds master's degrees in Applied Economics, Business Administration (MBA), and Strategic Change Management & Leadership. Tom is passionate about building AI tools that reduce email overload and help teams focus on what matters.
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