Twilio Unveils the Honorees of the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards
Twilio announced the 16 honorees of its second annual AI Startup Searchlight Awards at SIGNAL London 2024, coinciding with the company's 16th birthday. Selected from over 500 applicants, these startups demonstrate innovative use of Twilio's communication tools alongside AI and LLMs to transform customer engagement. Each honoree will receive $10,000 in Twilio credits and a $5,000 retail tech gift card.
The winners span various industries including healthcare, finance, and real estate, showcasing applications ranging from AI digital workers to healthcare task automation. The judging panel included Twilio executives and a Lightspeed Ventures partner, evaluating entries based on business impact, creativity, and AI implementation.
Twilio ha annunciato i 16 premiati dei suoi secondi annuali AI Startup Searchlight Awards a SIGNAL London 2024, in concomitanza con il 16° compleanno dell'azienda. Selezionati da oltre 500 candidati, queste startup dimostrano un uso innovativo degli strumenti di comunicazione di Twilio insieme all'AI e ai LLMs per trasformare l'engagement con i clienti. Ogni premiato riceverà 10.000 dollari in crediti Twilio e una gift card tecnologica da 5.000 dollari.
I vincitori coprono vari settori, tra cui sanità, finanza e immobiliare, mostrando applicazioni che spaziano dai lavoratori digitali AI all'automazione dei compiti nel settore sanitario. La giuria includeva dirigenti di Twilio e un partner di Lightspeed Ventures, che ha valutato le proposte in base all'impatto aziendale, alla creatività e all'implementazione dell'AI.
Twilio anunció a los 16 galardonados de sus segundos Premios AI Startup Searchlight en SIGNAL Londres 2024, coincidiendo con el 16º aniversario de la compañía. Seleccionados de más de 500 postulaciones, estas startups demuestran un uso innovador de las herramientas de comunicación de Twilio junto con AI y LLMs para transformar el compromiso del cliente. Cada galardonado recibirá 10,000 dólares en créditos de Twilio y una tarjeta de regalo tecnológica de 5,000 dólares.
Los ganadores abarcan diversas industrias, incluyendo salud, finanzas e inmobiliaria, mostrando aplicaciones que van desde trabajadores digitales de AI hasta la automatización de tareas de salud. El panel de jueces incluyó ejecutivos de Twilio y un socio de Lightspeed Ventures, evaluando las propuestas en base al impacto empresarial, la creatividad y la implementación de la AI.
트윌리오는 SIGNAL 런던 2024에서 회사의 16주년과 맞물려 제2회 AI 스타트업 서치라이트 상의 16명의 수상자를 발표했습니다. 500명의 지원자 중에서 선정된 이 스타트업들은 트윌리오의 통신 도구를 AI 및 LLM과 함께 혁신적으로 활용하여 고객 참여를 변모시키고 있습니다. 각 수상자는 10,000달러의 트윌리오 크레딧과 5,000달러의 기술 소매 기프트 카드를 받게 됩니다.
수상자는 의료, 금융 및 부동산 등 다양한 산업에 걸쳐 있으며, AI 디지털 근무자부터 의료 업무 자동화까지 다양한 애플리케이션을 선보입니다. 심사위원단은 트윌리오의 임원들과 Lightspeed Ventures의 파트너로 구성되어, 비즈니스 영향, 창의성 및 AI 구현을 기준으로 출품작을 평가했습니다.
Twilio a annoncé les 16 lauréats de ses deuxièmes prix annuels AI Startup Searchlight lors de SIGNAL Londres 2024, coïncidant avec le 16ème anniversaire de la société. Sélectionnées parmi plus de 500 candidatures, ces startups démontrent un usage innovant des outils de communication de Twilio en conjonction avec l'IA et les LLM pour transformer l'engagement client. Chaque lauréat recevra 10 000 dollars en crédits Twilio et une carte-cadeau technologique de 5 000 dollars.
Les gagnants couvrent divers secteurs, y compris la santé, la finance et l'immobilier, montrant des applications allant des travailleurs numériques IA à l'automatisation des tâches de santé. Le jury comprenait des cadres de Twilio et un partenaire de Lightspeed Ventures, évaluant les propositions sur la base de l'impact commercial, de la créativité et de la mise en œuvre de l'IA.
Twilio gab die 16 Preisträger seiner zweiten jährlichen AI Startup Searchlight Awards auf der SIGNAL London 2024 bekannt, die mit dem 16. Geburtstag des Unternehmens zusammenfällt. Aus mehr als 500 Bewerbungen ausgewählt, zeigen diese Startups eine innovative Nutzung der Kommunikationswerkzeuge von Twilio zusammen mit AI und LLMs, um das Kundenengagement zu transformieren. Jeder Preisträger erhält 10.000 Dollar in Twilio-Gutschriften und eine 5.000-Dollar Einzelhandels-Technik-Geschenkkarte.
Die Gewinner decken verschiedene Branchen ab, darunter Gesundheitswesen, Finanzen und Immobilien, und präsentieren Anwendungen von AI-Digitalarbeitern bis hin zur Automatisierung von Gesundheitsaufgaben. Das Bewertungsgremium bestand aus Führungskräften von Twilio und einem Partner von Lightspeed Ventures, die die Beiträge nach Geschäftseinfluss, Kreativität und AI-Implementierung bewerteten.
- Strong innovation ecosystem with 500+ startups applying for the program
- Diverse industry adoption across healthcare, finance, and real estate sectors
- Strategic partnerships with AI startups strengthening Twilio's market position
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16 Honorees Selected From 500+ Applicants for Raising the Bar in Customer Engagement with AI and Twilio’s Powerful Communications Platform
In Celebration of Twilio's 16th Birthday, Twilio Honors 16 Startups and Reflects on a Legacy of Empowering Brands to Build Lasting Connections, from Startup to a Global Platform for Innovation
The AI Startup Searchlight program recognizes startups who have demonstrated creativity and impact in their use of Twilio products, including Voice, Email, and Messaging, to build experiences that inspire and captivate. Each honoree embodies Twilio’s mission to “unlock the imagination of builders,” showcasing what’s possible when emerging technologies meet the power of Twilio’s communication tools.
“There is no better way to celebrate our 16th year than by spotlighting the creators and innovators who are reshaping the future of customer engagement with Twilio,” said Inbal Shani, Chief Product Officer, Twilio Communications. “These startups, with their bold ideas and dedication to transforming consumer experiences, demonstrate how Twilio’s products can drive change in ways we only imagined 16 years ago.”
“This year’s honorees represent the true breadth of AI applications, spanning industries from healthcare and finance to real estate,” said Thomas Wyatt, President of Twilio Segment. “With 500+ applicants, it’s clear that startups worldwide are reimagining what customer engagement can be, and Twilio is proud to support this wave of innovation.”
The judging panel included Twilio leaders Thomas Wyatt, President of Twilio Segment; Inbal Shani, Chief Product Officer, Twilio Communications; Vanessa Thompson, VP of Revenue & Growth Marketing; Chiara Massironi, Head of Developer Network; and special guest judge Nnamdi Iregbulem, Partner at Lightspeed Ventures. The judges evaluated entries on business impact, creativity, and use of AI with Twilio to shape the future of customer engagement.
“Twilio stands at the intersection of communications, contextual data, and AI, and uniquely enables builders to unlock the potential of these technologies," said Nnamdi Iregbulem, Partner at Lightspeed Ventures. “These startups are pushing that potential further than ever, setting a bold vision for the future of customer engagement through meaningful, next-level experiences."
Meet the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Honorees
The 16 selected startups each bring a unique story and mission, showcasing the diverse possibilities of AI and Twilio:
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11x: Pioneering AI digital workers including "Alice" and "
Jordan " for sales and customer service, with Twilio’s capabilities. - Alpharun: Transforming high-volume recruiting with AI-powered phone interviews, leveraging Twilio to accelerate hiring and create more meritocratic hiring processes.
- Althea Health: Revolutionizing patient engagement through voice AI agents that automate healthcare tasks, using multiple Twilio communication tools.
- Appella AI: Delivering hyper-personalized customer service through real-time AI adaptation, integrated with Twilio’s multi-channel solutions.
- curaJOY: Enhancing family behavioral health support through AI and machine learning, using Twilio for global accessibility.
- Elaitra AI: Improving cancer screening compliance rates through conversational AI, powered by Twilio.
- Elythea: Predicting and preventing pregnancy complications through machine learning, connecting high-risk patients with resources via Twilio.
- Fiado App: Extending financial services to unbanked Latino populations through AI-powered underwriting, utilizing Twilio's communication suite and Twilio Segment.
- Frame AI: Converting unstructured customer data into actionable insights using Generative AI and Twilio's full platform.
- Goodcall AI: Delivering enterprise-grade voice AI solutions for business communication, leveraging Twilio's multi-channel capabilities.
- GAIL: Creating accessible AI solutions for financial services through their AI platform and an integration with Twilio's communication tools.
- meiti GmbH: Simplifying customer interactions for home service businesses through AI assistance, powered by Twilio's comprehensive communication suite and WhatsApp.
- Paradox: Redefining job searching with their AI recruiting assistant Olivia, enhanced by Twilio's Messaging capabilities.
- Spoke Phone: Empowering mobile teams with AI-driven communication tools, utilizing Twilio's extensive platform for enhanced customer interactions.
- Storii: Preserving life stories through AI-powered recording and transcription, leveraging Twilio's capabilities.
- Symbl.ai: Transforming communication data into actionable insights through specialized AI models, integrated with Twilio's solutions.
Each honoree will receive
For more information about the AI Startup Searchlight Awards and this year's winners, visit our blog post.
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