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Hum

DefunctYC S13

San Francisco, US · 11 employees · 4 known investors

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Hum is a chat and collaboration app that integrates with email, organizing conversations into threads and showing real-time presence of who is viewing a thread. It lets users drop work requests into each other's feeds, save threads to read later, pin important conversations, and sync across devices.

Also known as HUM industries, inc

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S13)

DPDann Petty
Dann PettyFounder
MJ
Michael Jackson

Investors · 4

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HUM industries, inc

Frequently asked questions

What does Hum do?
Hum is a chat and collaboration app that integrates with email, organizing conversations into threads and showing real-time presence of who is viewing a thread. It lets users drop work requests into each other's feeds, save threads to read later, pin important conversations, and sync across devices.
Who founded Hum?
Hum was founded by Dann Petty.
Who are Hum's investors?
Hum's investors include ID Ventures, Michigan Rise, RWT Horizons, Y Combinator.
Where is Hum headquartered?
Hum is headquartered in San Francisco, US.