Founder Collective

ClassTag Inc. is a developer of a parent engagement platform that facilitates communication and collaboration between teachers and parents. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, ClassTag offers a web and mobile application that allows teachers to connect with families through various channels, including email, text messaging, and printed materials. The platform features tools for direct messaging, class announcements, photo and video sharing, and event coordination, which help parents track their child's classroom progress. Additionally, ClassTag promotes parent engagement through its ClassTag Rewards program, incentivizing involvement with classroom supplies and learning products. The service enhances the educational experience by streamlining communication and enabling teachers to focus on classroom activities rather than administrative tasks.

ClassTag Inc. is a developer of a parent engagement platform that facilitates communication and collaboration between teachers and parents. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, ClassTag offers a web and mobile application that allows teachers to connect with families through various channels, including email, text messaging, and printed materials. The platform features tools for direct messaging, class announcements, photo and video sharing, and event coordination, which help parents track their child's classroom progress. Additionally, ClassTag promotes parent engagement through its ClassTag Rewards program, incentivizing involvement with classroom supplies and learning products. The service enhances the educational experience by streamlining communication and enabling teachers to focus on classroom activities rather than administrative tasks.

Health Note is an AI chatbot platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in health data management, focusing on enhancing patient encounters by streamlining the collection of patient information. By sending an SMS link to patients, Health Note connects them to its AI-driven chatbot, which gathers pre-visit data and formats it into physician notes. This process simplifies documentation for healthcare providers and integrates seamlessly with existing electronic medical record systems, ensuring a frictionless experience without the need for app downloads or sign-ins. Health Note optimizes clinic workflows and encourages patient engagement in their own care.

SelfMade, Inc. is a technology company based in New York that specializes in empowering individuals and brands to enhance their presence on social media through professional photo editing and strategic support. Founded in 2015, SelfMade operates a members-only app that utilizes artificial intelligence and proprietary technology to connect users with professional image editors and social media strategists. This platform allows users to transform their photos according to their brand identity and style, while also providing tools to develop growth strategies and manage posting schedules. By democratizing access to high-quality image editing and social media expertise, SelfMade enables clients to build compelling brands and expand their online following effectively and affordably.

ClassTag Inc. is a developer of a parent engagement platform that facilitates communication and collaboration between teachers and parents. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, ClassTag offers a web and mobile application that allows teachers to connect with families through various channels, including email, text messaging, and printed materials. The platform features tools for direct messaging, class announcements, photo and video sharing, and event coordination, which help parents track their child's classroom progress. Additionally, ClassTag promotes parent engagement through its ClassTag Rewards program, incentivizing involvement with classroom supplies and learning products. The service enhances the educational experience by streamlining communication and enabling teachers to focus on classroom activities rather than administrative tasks.

SelfMade, Inc. is a technology company based in New York that specializes in empowering individuals and brands to enhance their presence on social media through professional photo editing and strategic support. Founded in 2015, SelfMade operates a members-only app that utilizes artificial intelligence and proprietary technology to connect users with professional image editors and social media strategists. This platform allows users to transform their photos according to their brand identity and style, while also providing tools to develop growth strategies and manage posting schedules. By democratizing access to high-quality image editing and social media expertise, SelfMade enables clients to build compelling brands and expand their online following effectively and affordably.

GetHuman LLC, established in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in providing tools and information to improve customer service experiences. The company offers a range of services including phone numbers and contact details for various companies, guides and tips for resolving common customer service issues, options to skip waiting on hold or make calls directly from browsers, and even the ability to hire experts to handle customer service problems on behalf of users. GetHuman aims to save time and reduce frustration for individuals navigating customer service challenges.

Troops is a developer of a revenue communications platform that enhances sales velocity, forecast accuracy, visibility, and collaboration for sales teams. The platform integrates with Salesforce to provide real-time transparency around sales data and operates as a Slackbot, enabling users to configure reports, communicate deal wins, and access information on both standard and custom Salesforce objects. By employing artificial intelligence, Troops allows users to create customizable notifications, view, and update data across various applications. This functionality helps sales teams receive actionable pipeline alerts and increases their overall sales activity.

Burner, established in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, is a mobile software company specializing in privacy and communication management. It develops the Burner app, which allows users to obtain and manage additional, temporary phone numbers for voice, SMS, and MMS communications. Users can acquire multiple numbers, each functioning as a private line on their iPhone or Android device, and choose to keep or 'burn' (discard) them as needed. The app also offers features like SMS scam filtering and monitoring.

Gyft is a mobile application that facilitates the buying, storing, sending, and redeeming of gift cards from various retailers. The platform allows users to manage their gift cards conveniently from their mobile devices, including the option to upload existing plastic gift cards. Gyft is integrated with social media, enabling users to easily send gift cards and messages to friends during special occasions. The application is available for download at no cost, providing a user-friendly solution for gift card management.

Couple is an app just for the two of you. It helps you stay connected, and feel close to each other. Whether it's texting, sharing videos, photos, sketching together and more, Couple let's your partner know that you're thinking about them. Couple was part of the YCombinator W2012 batch, and was formerly named Pair until they renamed to Couple on January 31st, 2013.

Blippy is a new app that makes it dead simple to find animated GIFs for texting, Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter.

Hall (formerly CompanyLine) helps teams and companies communicate in real-time. Our all-in-one unified communications app has everything your company needs to communicate and get things done. Hall was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #4** in 2012.

Hall (formerly CompanyLine) helps teams and companies communicate in real-time. Our all-in-one unified communications app has everything your company needs to communicate and get things done. Hall was part of **[AngelPad](http://angelpad.org) #4** in 2012.

GroupMe Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates a group messaging application designed to facilitate communication among users, including those without smartphones. Launched in 2010, the platform allows users to easily connect with friends, family, and coworkers through push notifications or SMS. GroupMe's services include group messaging, conference calling, and location and photo sharing, enabling seamless interaction within social networks. Since its inception, the company has experienced significant growth, processing billions of messages and expanding its team to 25 employees. Acquired by Skype Global, GroupMe operates with a degree of autonomy, maintaining an entrepreneurial culture while aiming to become a primary communications provider for a large user base.

Giiv, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates gift-giving through a text message system, enabling users to send tangible gifts to friends instantly. The service allows recipients to redeem gifts at the point-of-sale of partner retailers across the United States. Originally established as MoboGift, Giiv was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. By leveraging mobile technology, Giiv streamlines the gifting process, making it convenient for users to share personalized gifts with their loved ones.