Bottery is a syntax, editor, and simulator for prototyping generative contextual conversations modeled as “finite state machines.” It takes inspiration from the Tracery open-source project for generative text, Cheap Bots, the Done Quick! bot-hosting platform and open FSM-based storytelling tools such as Twine.
Semiconductors startup Wiliot announced it has raised $14 million in Series A financing. Qualcomm Ventures, M Capital, Grove Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, and 83North participated in the funding. Wiliot aims to accelerate the Internet of Things by eliminating reliance on batteries and wired power. The
HR technology startup Rallyteam announced it has raised $8.6 million in Series A financing, led by Norwest Venture Partners and Storm Ventures. Cornerstone OnDemand and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati also participated. Rallyteam is an internal mobility platform that aims to enable companies to understand
Continuity Logic, an enterprise resilience software company, has appointed Paul Gant as head of European operations. Jim Holt, executive senior vice president at Continuity Logic said, "We are delighted that, against stiff competition for his services, we have secured Mr. Gant as the head of
Consumer startup Vital Proteins announced the completion of $19 million in financing from CAVU Venture Partners. Vital Proteins is a health and wellness company providing natural, whole food proteins that support animal well-being and sustainable eco-friendly practices. It produces a range of collagen-infused products, including collagen
1Password 7.0 for iOS is an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch secure password manager and digital wallet app. Today’s release comes with new features, including Face ID identification compatible with the iPhone X, speedy access to recently used items on the reinvented Favorites screen, a
Travel booking startup GetYourGuide announced it has secured $75 million in Series D financing led by Battery Ventures, with participation from KKR, Spark Capital, Highland Capital Partners Europe, Sunstone Capital, and NGP. [bg_collapse view="link" color="#4a4949" icon="arrow" expand_text="Continue reading" collapse_text="Show less” ] GetYourGuide is a booking platform for
Transportation startup Optimus Ride closed $18 million in Series A financing led by Greycroft Partners. Emerson Collective and Fraser McCombs Capital also participated in the offering. [bg_collapse view="link" color="#4a4949" icon="arrow" expand_text="Continue reading" collapse_text="Show less” ] Optimus Ride is an MIT-spinoff company based in Cambridge, MA, that
The eisedo task manager prioritizes users’ workloads based on urgency and importance. It was inspired by the Eisenhower Matrix, which is a framework for prioritization. Users can sort their to-do lists by due date, progress, or name to help them focus energy on the tasks
Detective by Charlie automates prospecting and researching through browser automation. The AI agent learns how sales reps prospect and replicates those steps. The makers maintain the tool has helped sales teams double output. One sales team, in just the first seven days of using Detective,