Lévis startup MilhommeSI builds French-Quebec AI phone assistant for local SMEs

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Alexandre Milhomme founded MilhommeSI in Lévis in 2026 and is building a product for small and medium businesses across Quebec. He argues that starting with local firms on the South Shore gives him context on seasonal call patterns and more candid feedback from business owners. The first version of the AI secretary, named Sarah, handles 24/7 phone answering in natural Quebec French, answers frequent questions, takes contact details, books appointments and sends follow-ups by text and email. Milhomme says the team is deliberately limiting early features so that testing stays focused on core functions, and he plans to document the product's development in future installments.

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