VoicePunch

Developer of an audio-first platform designed to enhance live shared visual events with diversity of choice in audio commentary. The company's platform connects streaming commentators to audiences of sports fanatics and event consumers, enabling users to add a unique take on the latest sports game, controversial political episode, live awards show, or any engaging event. Imagine this: athletes, comedians, and average Joes, all sharing their hot-takes on live sports—totally unfiltered. Who doesn’t want to hear Snoop talk up Bron Bron while the Lakers crush the Celtics? And, what about you? Who's your team? What's your take? We're changing the live sports viewing experience forever. Listen to who you want, with who you want, for as long as you want.

Developer of an audio-first platform designed to enhance live shared visual events with diversity of choice in audio commentary. The company's platform connects streaming commentators to audiences of sports fanatics and event consumers, enabling users to add a unique take on the latest sports game, controversial political episode, live awards show, or any engaging event. Imagine this: athletes, comedians, and average Joes, all sharing their hot-takes on live sports—totally unfiltered. Who doesn’t want to hear Snoop talk up Bron Bron while the Lakers crush the Celtics? And, what about you? Who's your team? What's your take? We're changing the live sports viewing experience forever. Listen to who you want, with who you want, for as long as you want.

BLERP, Inc. operates an audio expression platform to find, create, and share short soundbites. It offers a platform to create, connect, and communicate in an engaging way; consume and share content; and share and save sound bites, funny noises, and audio memes on messaging platforms. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Sandy, Utah.

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.

Roby is a developer of chat and voice-enabled software that aims to enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction. The software functions as a smart help desk solution, managing various requests such as employee Q&As, room bookings, facility requests, and IT support. By automating repetitive tasks and minimizing miscommunication, Roby significantly reduces resolution times, allowing organizations to focus on their core activities. Founded as part of the Techstars 2018 program, Roby is dedicated to creating engaged and productive work environments through streamlined operations that are both simple and personalized.

Labworks.io Ltd is a London-based studio that specializes in designing and developing voice-activated games for platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2011, the company aims to create engaging and meaningful experiences through its innovative games, which are available in multiple languages. Labworks has garnered recognition for its intuitive game designs and has won awards for its contributions to the voice technology sector. In addition to game development, the company also provides consulting services related to voice technology, helping to advance the capabilities and applications of this emerging field. Through its efforts, Labworks seeks to leverage voice technology to foster connection and enjoyment among users.

Based in Seattle, Bamboo Learning is an education-focused software and services company with a mission to become the most trusted guide to lifelong learning using voice-first devices and software. Bamboo Learning is focused on developing skills for Alexa and that enable children and adults to have fun learning and practicing different subjects while listening, viewing pictures, and using their voice. Bamboo Skills, including Bamboo Math and Bamboo Music, automatically get more challenging as children and adults master different levels.

VAUX is an artificial intelligence company.

Hosts all across the hospitality industry are always looking for ways to eliminate redundancy and save time. Home Service, an AI concierge and guest support platform, takes care of the majority of guest questions and administrative duties, and only involves a human when absolutely necessary. Hosts create and manage properties on the HS web portal, and sync this functionality to smart speakers like the Alexa or Google Home. Syncing is extremely intuitive and takes less than a minute (we timed it). Hosts also leverage the inherent comfort with communicating with a bot to get relevant and actionable insights. The Home Service portal serves as a hub to get immediate suggestions and feedback about property problems.

Voicify, LLC specializes in voice application software that enables businesses to create and deploy engaging voice experiences across various platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and chatbots. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides the Voicify Voice Experience Platform, which integrates voice-optimized content management and customer insights. This platform allows companies in sectors such as entertainment, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing to quickly develop feature-rich voice applications with extensive customization options. By streamlining the deployment process, Voicify helps organizations enhance customer engagement through personalized voice interactions.