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Talkus SAS is a company based in Saclay, France, that specializes in providing conversational engagement solutions tailored for the marketing industry. Founded in 2016, Talkus offers a multi-channel messaging platform that enhances customer interactions through real-time website content personalization. The platform is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses optimize their online presence, enabling them to acquire more leads, retain customers, and increase sales. By integrating its tools within Slack, Talkus allows teams to seamlessly engage with customers, collaborate on inquiries, and manage communications without leaving their preferred collaboration platform. This approach promotes organization and agility, making it easier for businesses to navigate the complexities of customer engagement and sales.

BluPods, Inc. is a messaging platform designed to enhance parent engagement within schools and the broader educational ecosystem. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Corte Madera, California, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates the creation and distribution of relevant content for school communities. This platform allows youth sports coaches to share results, collect fees, and communicate location changes, while enabling teachers to gather survey responses, organize class events, and request volunteers. By integrating with school district systems, BluPods leverages data to provide "Integrated Actionable Messaging for Families," which streamlines communications related to activities such as field trips, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteering. The platform aims to save educators time and improve engagement metrics, including response rates and volunteer support.