Kickstart

Kickstart, established in 2008, is a venture capital firm based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. It specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, primarily in the Mountain West region of the United States. Over the past 17 years, Kickstart has supported over 100 companies, including notable successes like Lucid and Podium. The firm focuses on B2B, B2C, and software sectors, aiming to foster transformative technology companies in the region.

Tanner Potter

Partner

Curt Roberts

Partner

Matt Smith

Principal

Alex Soffe

CFO and General Partner

Dalton Wright

General Partner

Karen Zelnick

Senior Director Of Platform

Past deals in Speech Recognition

Rad AI

Series C in 2025
Rad AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for radiologists. Established in 2018, it has developed an automated report generation platform designed to streamline the radiology workflow. This platform enables radiologists to automate repetitive tasks, such as generating report impressions and dictating findings through voice recognition technology. Additionally, it assists in identifying errors and significant findings, automatically inserting customizable recommendation macros, and providing comprehensive answers to ordering clinicians. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Rad AI enhances efficiency and accuracy, ultimately helping to alleviate burnout for radiologists and improve overall patient care.

Rad AI

Series B in 2024
Rad AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for radiologists. Established in 2018, it has developed an automated report generation platform designed to streamline the radiology workflow. This platform enables radiologists to automate repetitive tasks, such as generating report impressions and dictating findings through voice recognition technology. Additionally, it assists in identifying errors and significant findings, automatically inserting customizable recommendation macros, and providing comprehensive answers to ordering clinicians. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Rad AI enhances efficiency and accuracy, ultimately helping to alleviate burnout for radiologists and improve overall patient care.

Rad AI

Series A in 2021
Rad AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for radiologists. Established in 2018, it has developed an automated report generation platform designed to streamline the radiology workflow. This platform enables radiologists to automate repetitive tasks, such as generating report impressions and dictating findings through voice recognition technology. Additionally, it assists in identifying errors and significant findings, automatically inserting customizable recommendation macros, and providing comprehensive answers to ordering clinicians. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Rad AI enhances efficiency and accuracy, ultimately helping to alleviate burnout for radiologists and improve overall patient care.

Keys

Seed Round in 2021
Keys is a developer of an intent-based communication platform that aims to enhance user expression through advanced technology. By leveraging natural language processing, Keys transforms broad and simple ideas into well-structured, AI-generated sentences, thereby facilitating more effective and accurate communication. The platform is designed to address common challenges in texting, which remains the largest communication channel globally. By understanding user intent, Keys helps individuals communicate more swiftly and clearly, ultimately elevating their conversational skills and improving overall communication experiences.

Rad AI

Seed Round in 2020
Rad AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for radiologists. Established in 2018, it has developed an automated report generation platform designed to streamline the radiology workflow. This platform enables radiologists to automate repetitive tasks, such as generating report impressions and dictating findings through voice recognition technology. Additionally, it assists in identifying errors and significant findings, automatically inserting customizable recommendation macros, and providing comprehensive answers to ordering clinicians. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Rad AI enhances efficiency and accuracy, ultimately helping to alleviate burnout for radiologists and improve overall patient care.

Rad AI

Seed Round in 2020
Rad AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for radiologists. Established in 2018, it has developed an automated report generation platform designed to streamline the radiology workflow. This platform enables radiologists to automate repetitive tasks, such as generating report impressions and dictating findings through voice recognition technology. Additionally, it assists in identifying errors and significant findings, automatically inserting customizable recommendation macros, and providing comprehensive answers to ordering clinicians. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Rad AI enhances efficiency and accuracy, ultimately helping to alleviate burnout for radiologists and improve overall patient care.
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