TechCrunch Startup News Data analytics startup Athenic AI wants to be an enterprise’s central nervous system
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Jan 31, 2025 Jared Zhao shares his journey from UC Berkeley to founding a data analytics startup. He highlights how AI is revolutionizing the data analytics landscape, making tools more accessible for enterprises. The discussion also dives into the competitive market, strategies for securing funding, and the vision of turning raw data into compelling narratives.
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Athenic AI's Origin
- Jared Zhao, initially interested in data analytics at UC Berkeley, founded Polyture in 2021.
- Advancements in generative AI led him to pivot and create Athenic AI.
Athenic AI's Purpose
- Athenic AI leverages AI to perform data analytics for businesses, using all their data sources.
- It aims to be a central nervous system for organizational databases, accessible to everyone regardless of technical skills.
Athenic AI's Flexibility
- Athenic AI is designed to be flexible and adaptable to company-specific needs.
- It can understand internal terminology, KPIs, and tribal knowledge for better analysis.