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???????????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ???? ???? ?????????????? & ???????????? ??????????! Earlier this week, The AI Furnace ???? along with MEC—MIT Entrepreneurship Club hosted our first AI Privacy & Safety Night at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. We brought together 50+ curated AI enthusiasts, founders and researchers to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in the industry: building AI systems that prioritize trust and safety. Highlights included: ?? Fireside Chat on How Not to Build Skynet with Caine Ardayfio (co-founder of the I-XRAY glasses that went viral for uncovering private data of strangers by pointing the glasses at them) ?? Demos from Sanctum AI, Versara AI, and Enkrypt AI ?? Networking with curated founders+researchers that sparked collaborations We’re proud to support a future where AI works for everyone, responsibly. Don’t miss our next event where you can learn directly from experts—join us and stay ahead of the curve!?????? https://lnkd.in/esFg4Ncj #AI #Privacy #Safety #Startups #Innovation #Community #MIT #Entrepreneurship

How can we innovate with AI while ensuring protections are in place to safeguard data and intellectual property? ?? Join us at MIT next Wednesday for an AI Safety and Privacy Night – where we’re bringing together AI founders, researchers, and industry experts to discuss how to tackle this question and showcase the innovators building in this area. We have a killer line-up including: - Fireside Chat with Caine Ardayfio, the Harvard innovator behind I-XRAY, the viral video that combined meta x privacy info together Demos from amazing AI Startups working in the space including: - Sanctum AI: On-device AI solutions that keep your data private, presented by Christian Crowley - Versara AI: Protect your web content from AI replication, demo by Will Savage - Enkrypt AI: A robust AI security platform safeguarding the future, demo by Sahil Agarwal - Networking with AI researchers working in the field This event is your chance to meet AI visionaries tackling the complex challenges of trust and security in our increasingly AI-driven world. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and network with the minds that are shaping the future of safe AI. ??? Spots filling fast, register now: https://lu.ma/yj4d7vfs #AIFurnace #MIT #Entrepreneurship #AIPrivacy #AISafety #StartupCommunity

Started our first curated Founder Supper Club at The AI Furnace ???? last week with 20 AI founders from the #AIHot100. Amazing insights being around peers and founders that have raised up to $40M ??. AI founders outside of SF need peers to talk thru technical challenges, hiring, fundraising, and more — this is one thing we’ll be continuing moving forward. Huge thanks to Oracle for the support ?? and with the help to make this happen. If interested in joining our next one, sign up for our newsletter to stay in touch with our future events, link in comments ???? #aifurnace #aicommunity

?? Thank You to Everyone Who Joined Our The AI Furnace ???? Co-Working Day in London! A huge thanks to all the incredible AI founders who attended—we couldn’t have asked for a better group! The energy, curiosity, and collaboration truly set the tone for a productive and inspiring day. The discussions were both timely and thought-provoking, with conversations spanning everything from the latest in AI advancements to the unique challenges founders are facing in today's market. Special shoutout to Richard Keuntje from Creandum who led an invaluable fundraising panel, sharing insights on the current Venture Capital landscape for AI investments. Creandum’s track record with companies like Spotify, Bolt, and Klarna offered a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in the space. Stay tuned—this was just the beginning! Looking forward to continuing these co-working days and building a stronger AI community globally. #AIFurnace #AICoworkingDay #AICommunity

?????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????? – Uniti AI ?????????? ?????? #????????????????! How can businesses elevate lead management without expanding their teams? Joining the ranks of the recent #AIHot100 list by The AI Furnace ????, Uniti AI, co-founded by Francesco De Camilli and Emre Altinok introduced a fresh approach to lead management specifically tailored for real estate. At its core, Uniti AI employs highly personalized AI-driven Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) that handle initial interactions with leads effectively. Programmed to instantly respond to property inquiries, consistently engage prospects, and even manage tour scheduling and onboarding—tasks that often require significant staff time and coordination. What makes Uniti AI ideal for real estate? ?Provides instant, accurate responses to property inquiries, ensuring timely follow-up to capture interest at its peak ??Simplifies tour scheduling, allowing clients to book convenient times and enhancing satisfaction and engagement ??Seamlessly automates routine onboarding tasks, enabling real estate teams to focus on high-value interactions and closing deals With multiple inbound-led businesses already on board including KMC Solutions, Pacific Workplaces, Metro Storage, ABS Partners, Venture X, Expansive and other clients, Uniti AI is proving their tech delivers smoother processes, faster responses to inquiries, and improved client satisfaction. Uniti AI’s agents have quickly become vital team assets, efficiently managing leads and simplifying sales processes. The future of real estate operations is here! ??????’?? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????? ??????????????—???????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????????! ?????? https://lnkd.in/esFg4Ncj #AI #AIFurnace #RealEstateTech #SalesAutomation #UnitiAI #LeadManagement #PropertyTours #ConversionOptimization

?????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????? – TextQL ?????????? ?????? #????????????????! ?? How can Analytics and Insights become more accessible for businesses? At the recent #AIHot100 Conference, The AI Furnace ???? featured Matt Abate, Head of AI Research at TextQL to highlight their innovative approach. Founded in 2022 by Ethan Ding and Mark Hay, TextQL is making AI-powered data analysis accessible for everyone. Their flagship tool, Ana, acts as a virtual data analyst, automating everything from database queries to insights generation—all without requiring businesses to migrate their existing systems. TextQL stands out in many ways including: ?? Seamless Integration: Ana connects with your current BI tools and systems, letting users query data in natural language ? Automated Insights: Using generative AI, Ana handles the entire data lifecycle, making complex analysis simple and fast ?? Cost-Efficiency: By automating routine data tasks, TextQL helps companies save time and reduce dependency on specialized teams Backed by $4.1 million in seed funding from top VCs, TextQL is rapidly expanding, aiming to empower organizations with a pocket data analyst for smarter, cost-effective data solutions. ???????? ???? ?????? ??????????????-???????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ???? ????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????? ????????—??????’?? ???????? ?????? ???? ???????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????????!??????? https://lnkd.in/esFg4Ncj #AI #AIFurnace #DataDemocratization #TextQL #StartupSpotlight #BusinessIntelligence #AIForBusiness #DataAnalytics

?????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????? – Menza ?????????? ???? ???? ?????? ???????? ???? ?????? #???????????????? ????????!?? How can AI help companies unlock data insights and turn it into strategic decisions? Last month The AI Furnace ???? brought the founders of Menza (YC S23) to showcase and demo their tech at The #AIHot100 Conference. Co-founded by the visionary duo, Mariam Ahmed and Qasim Munye, Menza is revolutionizing the world of AI-powered data analytics. Their platform delivers instant insights, proactive data analysis, and dynamic dashboards—all designed to empower enterprises with smarter, faster decision-making. So, who’s tapping into their tech? ??? ?? Top enterprises across finance, retail, and tech use Menza’s AI for marketing analytics, sales optimization, and operational efficiency—turning data into clear, actionable insights. ??? Over 450 integrations with ERP, CRM, and other systems ensure seamless data flow, making collaboration smoother across teams ?? With bank-grade encryption protocols, AES-256 standards, and on-premise deployment options, companies get the peace of mind they need. Your data, your control. ?? Companies have cut planning time by 50% using Menza’s advanced trend-spotting tools. Plus, natural language querying simplifies data analysis for everyone. And that’s not all! With a subscription-based model tailored for different business sizes, Menza is making advanced analytics accessible for organizations of all scales. Their unique AI tech and dedicated customer support have helped them scale rapidly, setting the stage for more growth and innovation. ?????? ???????????? ???? ???????????????? ???????????????????????? ???? ????????! ??????’?? ???????? ?????? ???????? ???? ?????????????? ??????????, ?????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???? ???? ???????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ????????????????????—???????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????????! ?????? https://lnkd.in/esFg4Ncj #AI #AIFurnace #DataAnalytics #Menza #StartupInnovation #TechForGood #BusinessIntelligence #AIForBusiness

?????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????? ?? – Lazarus AI ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???? #????????????????! How are more regulated industries like insurance, government, and healthcare integrating with AI language models? Last month, The AI Furnace ???? brought Vincent L. from Lazarus AI to speak at the #AIHOT100 Conference to discuss and demo their solution for this. Founded by Ariel Elizarov and Anish Patel, the Lazarus AI team Is building a foundation model that puts security and privacy first. Their document processing solutions automate data extraction, contextualize information, ensure secure handling of sensitive data, and even offer on-prem deployment for clients who need total control. They have 3 flagship products including: RikAI - A Foundation Models designed specifically for document understanding and multi-modal reasoning VKG - Vector Knowledge Graphs that can be integrated with RikAI to embed your own private data securely. Your information stays completely yours, with no shared infrastructure.? ATLS - Proficient at handling large amounts of disconnected data and filtering out noise to give you actionable insights with additional relevant information on its own. But who is using their tech? ?? 20% of the world’s top insurers rely on Lazarus AI for fast, precise data solutions. They’ve cut disability claims processing from 2-3 weeks to just 30 minutes—efficiency that clients can’t ignore ??With multiple strategic partnerships, including one with Second Front Systems, Lazarus AI is streamlining critical data workflows for U.S. defense, handling sensitive information securely and accurately ??In the northeastern US, 50% of prior authorizations are processed by Lazarus AI, easing the load on healthcare providers and speeding up patient care But that’s not all, RikAI delivers 90% accuracy in data extraction and classification within just 8 weeks! Advanced reviews for M&A deals have brought clients a 10x ROI. With a 6x headcount increase and investment from WaveFx, Lazarus AI is scaling fast. ?????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ???????????????????? ???? ????????! ??????’?? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????? ??????????????—???????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????????!??????? https://lnkd.in/esFg4Ncj #AI #AIFurnace #DocumentProcessing #LazarusAI #StartupInnovation #TechForGood #DataPrivacy #AIForBusiness

?????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?? - Pharmesol ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ?????? #???????????????? ????????! Pharmacist & Tech Founder Natalie Park, PharmD and her rockstar co-founder Saumya Rawat are building Pharmesol – a fully HIPAA compliant AI assistant that automates calls and messages between pharmacies and patients. Pharmesol’s AI agents help pharmacies provide 24/7 support for their patients via: ??AI Agents for inbound calls, reducing staff volume by 50% for prescription status, payments and shipping, REMS survey confirmations, and more ??AI Agents for outbound calls for enrollments, refills, payments and shipping, flu shots, new services offerings, and more ??Automated SMS communication that educates patients on their medications in real time ??Injection training, simplified via personal coaching on techniques, right at the patient’s fingertips ??Keeps an eye on side effects and escalates clinical concerns directly to healthcare providers This helps free up pharmacists from repetitive tasks, allowing pharmacists to focus on what really matters: patient care. And they're just getting started! With early-stage funding from top-tier accelerators like Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, PharmStars and MassChallenge U.S., Pharmesol is quickly emerging as a game-changer in patient-centric healthcare. ?????? ???? ???????????????????? ???? ??????????????????—?????? ?????? ????? ??????’?? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????? ??????????’?? ??????????—???????? ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????????!??????? https://lnkd.in/esFg4Ncj #AI #HealthTech #AIFurnace #PharmacyInnovation #StartupSuccess #PatientCareRevolution #AIInHealthcare #TechForGood #AIForHealth

???? Hosting a curated AI Co-working Day in London with select AI founders & builders w/ plans to turn this into an ongoing format ?? What to expect: ?? Connecting, networking and building alongside a curated group of Al founders and researchers ?? Al Fundraising Panel with investors including Creandum + more (announcing soon). Especially relevant for founders in the heat of fundraising season before the winter break ?? Friday, 1st November 2024 ?? 9AM to 4PM If you're an Al founder looking to work and meet with a group of curated builders, apply using this link??? https://lu.ma/4krir8d4 #aifurnace #aicoworkingday #aicommunity