FAQ
Ark Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does Ark protect my data? Is my information used to train AI models?
Ark never uses your personal or business data to train or fine-tune our AI agents. All of our systems are trained by qualified human experts using industry-approved datasets, not by learning from user content.
In addition, our architecture is designed to completely isolate user environments — meaning your data is never shared, accessible, or visible to other users or AI agents. This ensures there is no data leakage or cross-user exposure within the platform.
Your information always remains secure, private, and under your control.
Q: How is Ark different from ChatGPT?
Ark is an AI workspace built for startups. While tools like ChatGPT are designed for general-purpose use, from writing code to drafting personal messages, Ark is purpose-built for startup teams.
Our AI agents are trained by experienced founders, investors, and operators, focusing on real startup challenges such as fundraising, product strategy, team building, and market validation.
In short, ChatGPT helps with anything, while Ark helps you build and scale your startup.
Q: What’s the difference between ChatGPT’s context and Ark’s Company Profile? What is the Company Profile?
General-purpose AI tools like ChatGPT are designed to help with almost anything - from writing emails to planning events. To provide personalized answers, they often need to learn about you - your preferences, tone, and style - and remember this information over time.
Ark takes a different approach. Our goal isn’t to get to know you personally - it’s to understand your startup. That’s why we built the Company Profile.
The Company Profile is a shared knowledge base about your company that’s accessible to your entire team. Every member can contribute to it, and Ark uses it to collaborate with you in real time - ensuring everyone is always working from the same, accurate context.
This design eliminates context pollution (irrelevant or conflicting information) and enables Ark to deliver precise, startup-specific insights without ever relying on personal data.
Q: What’s the difference between Ark Deep Research and Classic Deep Research?
“Deep Research” generally refers to the process of activating AI agents to explore the web, analyze information, and deliver more informed results. Most general-purpose AI tools offer this capability - but their focus is on researching the topic itself, not your unique business context.
At Ark, Deep Research works differently. Instead of starting from a blank slate, Ark uses your Company Profile to understand your startup’s goals, industry, and priorities. Then, it tailors its research around what truly matters to your company - surfacing insights that are relevant, actionable, and personalized.
This means Ark’s Deep Research doesn’t just tell you what’s out there - it tells you what’s valuable for your startup.
Q: Why is Ark priced at $200 per month?
Ark was built for early-stage startups, and we understand the financial challenges that come with building something new. Our pricing model is designed to support growing teams while keeping costs predictable and transparent.
While most general-purpose AI tools charge $20–$200 per user per month, Ark offers a flat $200 monthly plan with unlimited seats. That means your entire team can collaborate in Ark - founders, marketers, engineers, and advisors - all under one account, without worrying about rising costs as you scale.
In short, Ark’s pricing is built to grow with your startup, not limit it.
Q: Are Ark’s agents better than ChatGPT?
Ark’s agents aren’t about being better - they’re about being more focused and more valuable for startups.
Unlike general-purpose AI models that try to cover every topic, Ark’s agents are specialized advisors trained around the real challenges founders face - fundraising, product-market fit, hiring, growth strategy, and more.
Each agent is built using insights from experienced founders, investors, and industry experts, combined with Ark’s proprietary technology that identifies what expert knowledge is missing or underrepresented in large language models.
As a result, when you chat with an Ark agent, you’re not just getting generic AI advice - you’re getting the same caliber of insight you’d expect from a top-tier advisory firm, available on demand.
Q: Can Ark do things that aren’t startup-related?
Yes! Ark is powered by the same large language models you already know and love - so technically, our agents can help you write a love letter or debug your code.
That said, our agents are trained by top-tier startup advisors and are designed with a single mission: to help you build and scale your company. While you’re free to chat with them about anything, their true strength lies in providing startup-focused insights, strategies, and guidance that move your business forward.
They’re happiest when they’re helping you grow.
Q: Can I chat with Ark agents in Hebrew (or other non-English languages)?
Yes - you can absolutely chat with Ark in Hebrew or in many other languages. Our system supports multilingual conversations, and the agents will understand and respond in your preferred language.
However, we recommend using English whenever possible to get the most accurate and detailed results. This is because most large language models (LLMs) are primarily trained on English data, giving them broader knowledge coverage, better nuance understanding, and stronger contextual accuracy in English.
That said, if you prefer Hebrew for day-to-day communication, Ark will still understand you - and we’re continuously improving multilingual support to make the experience even better.
Q: Is Ark replacing lawyers?
Not at all - Ark isn’t here to replace anyone. It’s here to give founders superpowers.
Ark can provide helpful insights and guidance across many business and legal topics, but we always recommend consulting qualified legal professionals for official advice or decisions.
In fact, we encourage you to invite your lawyer to collaborate with you directly in Ark (at no extra cost). This way, you and your legal team can work together seamlessly on documents, strategies, and decisions — with everyone staying on the same page.
Q: What are the key benefits of Ark?
Ark is an AI workspace built for startups, giving founders and teams a smarter, faster way to build and scale their companies.
Here’s what makes Ark stand out:
Shared Context That Thinks With You – Ark understands your startup through its Company Profile, a shared knowledge base that keeps every AI agent and teammate aligned. No repetition. No context loss. Just seamless continuity.
A Suite of 40+ Domain-Specific AI Consultants – Each agent is trained by top-tier human startup advisors across areas like fundraising, product, hiring, marketing, and growth — bringing real-world expertise into every conversation.
Real-Time Collaboration Between Humans and AI – Work side-by-side with your teammates and Ark’s agents on strategies, plans, and documents — all in one place. Everyone stays in sync and up to date.
From Ideation to Growth — Ark Is With You Every Step of the Way – Whether you’re validating an idea, refining your go-to-market, or scaling globally, Ark adapts to your stage and helps you move faster with clarity and confidence.
Generate, Edit, and Collaborate on Documents — With Your Team and AI – Create investor decks, growth plans, job descriptions, and more — collaboratively, context-aware, and startup-smart.
In short, Ark combines human expertise, AI intelligence, and team collaboration — giving your startup the power and focus to grow, together.
Q: Does Ark replace ChatGPT?
No - Ark isn’t here to replace humans or other AI tools like ChatGPT. Instead, Ark gives founders an AI workspace purpose-built for startups.
ChatGPT is a fantastic general-purpose assistant - great for everyday tasks like writing code, letters, learning a new subject in school, or brainstorming on the perfect wedding present. Ark, on the other hand, is focused entirely on your company’s growth and operations.
We believe AI users are multi-tenant by nature - meaning you might use different tools for different needs. That’s why Ark is designed as a dedicated workspace, not just another chatbot. It provides a clear separation between your day-to-day life and your life as a founder, so every interaction in Ark stays fully aligned with your startup’s goals.
Ark doesn’t replace ChatGPT - it complements it, giving you a focused environment for building and scaling your company.
Q: Do you support Excel?
Not yet - Excel integration is on the way! We’re actively working on adding full support for Excel, including the ability to import, analyze, and collaborate on spreadsheets directly inside Ark. This feature is expected to roll out in the next couple of months.
Stay tuned - soon you’ll be able to bring your data into Ark and make it work with your startup’s context.
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