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Yada is a business that provides an AI platform designed to automate guest engagement for vacation rentals and hotels. By streamlining communication, Yada enables Airbnb hosts to manage their properties more efficiently, automating approximately 90% of messaging and interactions. This automation not only reduces the workload for hosts but also enhances the guest experience by allowing visitors to obtain the information and assistance they need in a conversational manner. The platform also facilitates quick feedback from guests, addressing potential issues that may otherwise be overlooked. Yada has proven effective in helping hosts resolve various maintenance issues, such as leaking pipes and water pressure problems, ensuring a smoother operation for property managers while enhancing guest satisfaction.

Developer of AI (artificial intelligence)-enabled communications platform designed to secure privacy between electronic devices. The company offers an application that uses invisible ink that is biometric secure and facilitates private communications to ensure only the sender and receiver of any transmission can view its contents, enabling users to keep conversations private, secure, and encrypted from end to end.

Mully Lingua is the first language and cultural platform for parents to access activities and resources for kids, ages 1-17. We make it easy for parents to raise globally aware kids. Through our one-of-a-kind technology platform, we eliminate the barriers families face by offering a curated selection of online and in person experiences, local activities, personalized learning plans, tracking and monitoring, resources, and flexible payment options. Parents get step-by-step guidance while kids learn through immersion, play and life.

IDialogue is an online learning platform established in 2018 and headquartered in Moscow. The platform focuses on connecting children from diverse backgrounds to facilitate cross-cultural communication and collaborative projects. By offering high-quality learning materials, IDialogue engages students with challenging topics such as culture, equality, and languages. Its services include micro-tutoring and tools for self-paced learning, as well as interactive activities like virtual field trips and workshops featuring guest speakers and professionals. This approach aims to provide students with an immersive and authentic learning experience, enriching their understanding of global perspectives.

Simply Foster operates a messaging platform for caseworkers and caregivers. It allows foster providers and social workers to instantly find and communicate with each other. Simply Foster is based in Missouri, USA.

Developer of a communication and support facilitation platform designed to make the life surrounding a patient better by connecting patients with a close care circle and broader communities of support. The company platform specializes in connecting major surgery or navigating serious illness patients, to coordinate with their friends and family for medical care, thereby helping users keep their communities updated easily, and receive support from their network in the ways they want it.

Signamy is a mobile app that improves communication between Deaf and hearing people using a virtual character to learn and communicate in Sign Language.

Tellinga (like telling a story) is a Houston, TX-based start-up that creates personalized hand-drawn greeting cards that tell your story through snail mail. Story recipients receive illustrated stories about themselves based on unique preferences. It can be fun, dramatic, thoughtful... anything! Here's how it works: 1. Select your story length (options-one day, one week, two weeks, or one month) 2. Upload a photo and add a description of your desired story (you can reminisce a memory from your past or create a brand new story 3. Our team of talented illustrators and artists will start working on your story 4. A few days later, the designated recipient of the story will start receiving unique hand-drawn greeting card-sized illustrations every other day in their mailbox until the package ends

Woveon is an enterprise conversation management software. By prioritizing customer inquiries with artificial intelligence and automating aspects such as complaint investigation and analysis, Woveon enables companies to strategically interact with customers and engage in effective courses of response. The technology pulls in conversations from any number of customer touchpoints like social, sms and livechat, and integrates with existing customer data systems such as CRMs, sales, marketing and legacy systems. The combined conversational, transactional and behavioral data is used to produce suggested responses and workflows to help resolve customer issues in real time. Through integrated channels and customer systems, businesses using Woveon are able to provide unique tailored experiences, allowing them to orchestrate seamless journeys through conversation

Woveon is an enterprise conversation management software. By prioritizing customer inquiries with artificial intelligence and automating aspects such as complaint investigation and analysis, Woveon enables companies to strategically interact with customers and engage in effective courses of response. The technology pulls in conversations from any number of customer touchpoints like social, sms and livechat, and integrates with existing customer data systems such as CRMs, sales, marketing and legacy systems. The combined conversational, transactional and behavioral data is used to produce suggested responses and workflows to help resolve customer issues in real time. Through integrated channels and customer systems, businesses using Woveon are able to provide unique tailored experiences, allowing them to orchestrate seamless journeys through conversation

TextUp develops web-based software specifically designed for social service case managers to enhance communication with clients. The platform enables users to manage phone numbers, store messages, schedule communications, and share contacts with colleagues, all while eliminating the need for traditional work phones. By offering a cost-effective solution tailored to the unique needs of social workers, TextUp helps improve client relationships and strengthens the overall capacity of social service professionals. The software contributes to significant cost savings and enhances the professional quality of life by streamlining communication processes and saving valuable time for social workers.

Miracle Messages is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reuniting individuals experiencing homelessness with their loved ones. The organization enables those affected by homelessness to create short video, audio, or written messages to family members or friends, often with assistance from local partners and trained volunteers. A team of "digital detectives" then works to locate the recipients, deliver the messages, and facilitate reunions. To date, Miracle Messages has successfully reunited 266 families, with an average disconnection period of 15 years, and reports that 80% of delivered messages receive a positive response. The impact of their efforts has not only led to familial reconnections but has also resulted in numerous individuals finding pathways off the streets. Founded by Kevin F. Adler in honor of his uncle, Miracle Messages aims to end relational poverty and change societal perceptions of homelessness by fostering empathy and understanding. The organization has garnered significant media attention, reaching over 100 million viewers through various platforms.

Latch Mobile offers a subscription-based service designed to assist parents in managing their children's smartphone usage while ensuring their safety. Utilizing patent-pending technology, the mobile application tracks children's activities on their devices, providing alerts for potentially harmful content, risky conversations, or dangerous behaviors without intrusive monitoring. This approach empowers parents to intervene proactively before issues escalate, addressing concerns such as exposure to inappropriate material, cyberbullying, and risky online interactions. The application allows parents to maintain control over data privacy, monitor application usage, and identify suspicious activities, thereby equipping them with the necessary information and resources to protect their children in a digital landscape.

Komed Health AG develops a secure communication platform designed specifically for healthcare professionals, facilitating instant communication among medical teams and patients. Founded in 2016 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, the company offers a system that integrates with existing clinical workflows, allowing healthcare providers to access and share crucial medical information in real time. This platform aims to replace traditional in-hospital communication methods, such as fixed phones and pagers, with a streamlined solution that enhances decision-making and communication at the point of care. By collaborating closely with healthcare institutions, Komed Health continually evolves its features to meet the needs of modern healthcare professionals, ultimately improving patient care delivery through efficient communication.

Care Thread, Inc. offers secure mobile messaging and collaboration solutions designed to enhance patient care and improve healthcare outcomes. Founded in 2011 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company provides a platform that allows healthcare providers to connect with every member of a patient's care team in real time. This includes Care Team Mapping, which maintains an up-to-date roster of clinical teammates and facilitates the sharing of critical patient information. Care Thread's HIPAA-compliant messaging solution supports real-time communication and collaborative workflows, promoting better coordination among care teams. Additionally, its tools include hand-off summaries for care transitions and task lists that can be shared among team members, all aimed at improving teamwork, patient safety, and reducing discharge times.

Prison Voicemail is a social venture focused on enhancing communication between incarcerated individuals and their families. The company offers a voicemail service that enables pre-approved contacts to send and receive messages from loved ones in prison, thereby fostering connections while adhering to security protocols. This service provides a legitimate alternative to the use of illegal mobile phones, supporting prison systems in maintaining safety and order. By leveraging technology, Prison Voicemail aims to improve the emotional well-being of inmates and their families, facilitating meaningful interactions that can help strengthen relationships during incarceration.

Message of Hope Foundation created on the belief that nothing is impossible when you continue to believe in HOPE! They serve children across the country with special needs and chronic illnesses through their Happy Hope Bag project and by helping children obtain life changing equipment such as leg braces, eyeglasses and respite care.

Blurred is the easiest way to make the first move while keeping a part of mystery.

Cypher App is a peer-to-peer social network platform designed for young people aged 11 to 19, allowing users to share thoughts, secrets, and experiences anonymously. The application emphasizes community support and connection, enabling users to build networks and access resources from support organizations. It features in-app support pathways, including counseling and mentoring options, along with a comprehensive advice and information section. This approach creates a safe space for users to express themselves and seek guidance, fostering a supportive environment for youth engagement and connection.

Keepers is an application that detects all incoming and outgoing messages on the child's device on all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and more....) and reports abusive content back to the parent's device in real time. The idea behind the Keepers application is to help parents monitor and detect possible cyber-bullying, pedophilia, sexual exploitation, and other problems concerning children in cyberspace.

Pingen is an online solution to send documents by letter post for private, business, and software integration. Users can either upload PDFs from their desktops or fetch files online from their Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft Skydrive accounts. Pingen was launched in 2010 and is operated from Zürich, Switzerland.

Miracle Messages is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reuniting individuals experiencing homelessness with their loved ones. The organization enables those affected by homelessness to create short video, audio, or written messages to family members or friends, often with assistance from local partners and trained volunteers. A team of "digital detectives" then works to locate the recipients, deliver the messages, and facilitate reunions. To date, Miracle Messages has successfully reunited 266 families, with an average disconnection period of 15 years, and reports that 80% of delivered messages receive a positive response. The impact of their efforts has not only led to familial reconnections but has also resulted in numerous individuals finding pathways off the streets. Founded by Kevin F. Adler in honor of his uncle, Miracle Messages aims to end relational poverty and change societal perceptions of homelessness by fostering empathy and understanding. The organization has garnered significant media attention, reaching over 100 million viewers through various platforms.

ProtonMail is a service that provides easy to use secure email. ProtonMail's secure email system is designed around the principle of zero access. This means user data cannot be read by ProtonMail and turned over to third parties because ProtonMail servers do not store user encryption keys. The service is backwards compatible with insecure email providers such as Gmail and Yahoo and does not require the installation of any software to use. ProtonMail is based in Geneva, Switzerland and provides users additional protection through extraordinarily strong Swiss privacy laws.

Eyedoll Chatter is an application that offers scented eyeshadows, face shimmers, and lip glosses.

Vsnap Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Massachusetts, specializes in creating applications that enable users to share short asynchronous video messages via the web and smartphones. The platform offers a simple and personal alternative to traditional text or email communication, allowing users to record, share, and measure their video messages. This innovative approach enhances customer engagement, as recipients of Vsnap messages are 41% more likely to take action compared to those receiving emails. Additionally, users often express positive sentiments about the businesses that use Vsnap, further amplifying brand visibility through their networks. The service is accessible for free on smartphones, tablets, and computers, making it a versatile tool for enhancing communication.

MessageAMP's purpose is to project the marketing messages of small, medium, and enterprise size B2B/B2C companies across several widely adopted digital channels such as social, mobile, email and the web.

Gramify is personalized audio greetings that feature the voice of celebrities and fictional characters. These are emotionally-engaging alternatives to print cards and ecards. They are bought online and delivered either through a phone call or through Facebook. They started signing licenses and are negotiating with major brands. The best part is the team which include licensing heavyweights who have done hundreds of deals.