Indian founders are revolutionizing communication skills training with AI! Yoodli’s impressive $13.7M funding round showcases how the Silicon Valley-India talent corridor continues to produce innovative platforms that enhance human potential rather than replace it.
What is the news?
- Yoodli, co-founded by Indian-origin entrepreneurs Varun Puri (former Google X) and Esha Joshi (former Apple), has raised $13.7 million in a new investment round led by Neotribe.
- The Seattle-based startup uses generative AI to analyze speech and provide actionable tips for improving communication skills, with companies like Databricks, RingCentral, and Snowflake already adopting the platform.
Why is it interesting?
- Puri and Joshi’s approach demonstrates a thoughtful human-AI partnership model: “If you’re the doctor, we are the medical report. If you’re the accountant, we are TurboTax”, positioning AI as an amplifier of human coaches rather than a replacement.
- Their strategic partnerships with organizations like Toastmasters and Korn Ferry show a sophisticated go-to-market strategy that blends AI innovation with established expertise in professional communication.
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