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Making Waves ?? gidens is now ranked #2 in Hawaii on F6S’s Top 5 AI Companies list! With over 2 million companies featured on the platform, this recognition means a lot as we continue proving that innovation isn’t just for Silicon Valley—it’s thriving right here in Hawaii. ?????? Huge shoutout to our team for grinding behind the scenes and showing up every week, crushing it in our recap meetings. Streamlining back-office operations for small business owners is getting noticed, and we are so here for it. ???? We’re just getting started and can’t wait to keep pushing the limits of what’s possible for small business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere. Check us out on F6S (link in comments). Also, big love to my Blue Startups Sweet16 cohort fellow Skidattl for making the list too! Let’s gooooo, Hawaii! ???? #AI #SmallBusiness #StartupLife #TechInnovation #HawaiiStartups #Gidens

EXCITING NEWS!! ?? ?? We are Featured as a Top Tech Startup to Watch in 2025 by Pacific Business News Today! The entire team is thrilled to be recognized as one of the six "Startups to Watch in 2025" by Pacific Business News. This is a HUGE honor and we are grateful for the opportunity and the exposure. Our mission is to empower small businesses with accessible AI technology to automate back-office tasks and simplify compliance. We believe that by automating tedious administrative work, small business owners can focus on what they do best—growing their business. We're more motivated than ever to make a difference in the lives of small business owners starting first in Hawaii. ?? I'm also incredibly thankful to my phenomenal co-founder Celeste L. and the rest of our incredible team and supporters who have helped us get to where we are today. Your commitment to our collective success is paying off, and this is just the beginning. ?? ?? Kent Salcedo ??, Brenda Bechara, & Tiffany Vurek ?? #smallbusiness #ai #automation #compliance #startup #hawaii #tech #innovation Congrats to the other local startups featured! ???? Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/gSy4iMhU

Small Business Owners have spoken, and we're listening ?? ...

120 days per year. That’s how much time the average small or medium-sized business (SMB) spends on paperwork. ?? At gidens we’re here to help SMBs "reclaim their time" with our AI-powered back-office service. Our first core feature? A game-changer for licenses and permits processing. How it works: Simply drag and drop your existing documents into gidens' Document Manager to: ? Generate filled out permits and licenses with your info ? Automate future filing deadline reminders ? See an error? Make a change in the moment, gidens adapts and learns ? Submit and track document status If you’re a small business owner—or know someone overwhelmed by back-office tasks—join our beta program today! ???? gidens.com/ DM us directly or tag someone in the comments who needs our help. #SmallBusiness #SMB #Automation #Startup #BackOffice #VerticalAI

The burden of back-office tasks is the silent killer for many small businesses in the US.

This Forbes article highlights how AI-powered platforms like ours will disrupt the back-office for SMBs in 2025. By replacing a complicated tech stack with a single, AI-enabled platform, we help small business owners eliminate tedious back-office work and get back to what they do best - running and growing their business. The article notes how AI agents will increasingly take over repetitive tasks, freeing up SMB owners to focus on strategy, sales, and other high-impact activities. Confirming what we knew when we started building our platform earlier this year. Having a publication like Forbes validate our mission to support SMB owners with an intelligent automation and tailored guidance to optimize their operations, is a great signal to our team that we are building the right thing. 2025 is about to look very different for SMB. We look forward to playing a MAJOR role in that change! Article: https://lnkd.in/eFyzjpcZ

Running a small business in Hawaii is no easy paddle. ?? From managing sky-high costs to navigating supply chain disruptions, the challenges are real—and burnout can sneak up faster than you'd expect. But it doesn't have to be that way. Join us Tuesday, September 17 at Po’ai by Pono Potions for an insightful panel discussion that will equip you with practical strategies for keeping your business—and yourself—on course. ?? Event: Avoid Burnout: Navigating the Complexities of Running a Small Business in Hawaii ?? Time: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM ?? Location: Po’ai by Pono Potions, 1119 Smith St, Honolulu, HI Special Guests: We’re excited to hear Hideo Simon (Partner @ Pint + Jigger) talk story, tips, and methods for staying grounded while running a business in Hawaii’s unique landscape. As part of Honolulu Tech Week, /'gīdens/ is hosting an event designed to help you tackle these challenges head-on. Whether you’re a small business owner in the food industry or beyond, this is your chance to learn how to navigate the complexities of business life while avoiding burnout. Why Attend? You’ll leave with actionable advice and inspiration to help you handle the hustle without losing your well-being. Register Here: https://lu.ma/z2wghj1g Let’s come together during Honolulu Tech Week to lift each other up and thrive! ??♂? #HonoluluTechWeek #HawaiiSmallBusiness #AvoidBurnout #mentalhealth

I'm so thrilled to be a part of the journey! Thank you Vincent Brathwaite and the /'gīdens/ team for the opportunity to play my part in guiding your incredible mission to success. So many business out there run into issues, stumble or even fail because of a lack of knowledge or resources. This hits underrepresented groups disproportionately hard as well... With the technological advances in AI -- getting the right information to business owners at the right time is one of the many ways we can break barriers and help small businesses thrive. I've got so many friends in the #startup and #entrepreneurship world that could have and will benefit from /'gīdens/ Special thanks to Chenoa Farnsworth and Blue Startups for the intro via the incredible 10th year of #EMW24 https://eastmeetswest.co/

Burnout. Running a business can be a rewarding yet isolating experience. Entrepreneurs often find themselves prioritizing performance over health, feeling trapped by their responsibilities, acting on impulsive decisions, and ultimately facing burnout. Join us for an intimate and enlightening discussion where Vincent Brathwaite, CEO and CoFounder of /’gidens/ and licensed therapist Dr. Brandon Davis come together to discuss the critical and often overlooked topic of mental health in entrepreneurship. ?? August 6, 2024 ? 2PM EST ?? Virtual Topics of Discussion: Working in Isolation: Understanding the impact of solitude on mental health and finding ways to stay connected. Prioritizing Performance Over Health: Balancing business demands with self-care practices. Feeling Trapped: Exploring feelings of entrapment and developing strategies to regain control. Impulsivity: Managing impulsive behaviors that can affect both personal and professional life. Burnout: Recognizing the signs of burnout and implementing preventive measures. See you there! #mentalhealth #burnout #smallbusiness

Small Business Owners. We look forward to seeing you at the Make Your Move Summit hosted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. June 10-13. https://lnkd.in/g53dnFkg