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Glisten AI

DefunctYC W20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 1 employees · 6 known investors

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Glisten AI uses machine learning to assign categories and tags to product listings at scale, helping e-commerce platforms improve search, discovery, and analytics capabilities across their catalogs.

Also known as Allparel, Inc. · Allparel · Allparel, Machine Wash Only, MWO.ai, Glisten · Glisten · Machine Wash Only · MWO.ai

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

Glisten AI was founded in 2019 by Sarah Wooders and Alice Deng.

SWSarah Wooders
Sarah WoodersCEO & co-founder2019–2021
ADAlice Deng
Alice DengCo-founder & Chief Product Officer2019–2020Alice Deng co-founded Glisten AI, which provided e-commerce product categorization using computer vision and natural language processing, and previously worked as a product manager at Dropbox. She holds a degree from UC Berkeley and led Blueprint, a technology-focused impact organization.

Investors · 6

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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AJGreported

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Amplify PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $5M

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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Founder mafia

3 people who came through Glisten AI went on to found or lead other companies.

Alice DengFounderFounded SlopeSarah WoodersCEOFounded LettaJeremy Yaoxin DingProduct ManagementFounded Euka AI

Related companies · 5

Presti AIPresti is an AI-powered visual production platform that automates the creation of product images and videos at scale for eCommerce teams. The platform uses natural language briefs to generate studio-quality visuals, lifestyle shots, infographics, and videos while maintaining consistent brand identity across all outputs.
PalisadePalisade provides AI agents for online marketplaces, giving each buyer a personal agent that knows the catalog and pricing, giving sellers/owners an agent that explains their performance data, and routing high-intent leads to the operator's team. It installs via a single script tag and integrates with a company's booking engine, PMS, CRM, and catalog.
SellRazeSellRaze is a mobile app for reselling secondhand items online, letting users create listings from an image, text, or barcode and crosslist them across marketplaces like eBay, Poshmark, Depop, Mercari, and Facebook. It also provides tools to track inventory value, monitor listings, and find local buyers.
ReacherReacher is a SaaS platform that automates TikTok Shop affiliate management by using AI to discover relevant creators, send personalized outreach, manage creator relationships, and track sales metrics. It serves brands and agencies looking to scale their TikTok Shop affiliate programs without manual creator management.
CAPSULEA mobile app that lets users capture screenshots of items from social media and automatically locates purchasable versions across the internet using image recognition technology. The service targets social media users looking to buy products they discover online without manually searching multiple retailers.

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Allparel, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Glisten AI do?
Glisten AI uses machine learning to assign categories and tags to product listings at scale, helping e-commerce platforms improve search, discovery, and analytics capabilities across their catalogs.
Who founded Glisten AI?
Glisten AI was founded by Sarah Wooders, Alice Deng in 2019.
Who are Glisten AI's investors?
Glisten AI's investors include Dorm Room, Y Combinator, AJG, Amplify Partners, Soma Capital, Twenty Two Ventures.
Where is Glisten AI headquartered?
Glisten AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.