Olark
YC S09San Francisco, US · Founded 2008 · 15 employees · 1 known investors
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Olark provides live chat software that enables businesses to communicate with customers in real time. The platform serves small to mid-market businesses seeking customer engagement and support tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSalesMarketingCustomer ServiceChatAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S09)
Olark was founded in 2008 by Ben Congleton and Matt Pizzimenti.
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Ben CongletoninCoFounder & CEOBen Congleton is founder and CEO of Olark, which provides live chat software for real-time customer communication and engagement.
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Matt PizzimentiinCo-founder (CTO+COO)He has over a decade of experience in product and engineering leadership roles at the company, with a background in software development and team building.
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- What does Olark do?
- Olark provides live chat software that enables businesses to communicate with customers in real time. The platform serves small to mid-market businesses seeking customer engagement and support tools.
- Who founded Olark?
- Olark was founded by Ben Congleton, Matt Pizzimenti in 2008.
- Who are Olark's investors?
- Olark's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Olark headquartered?
- Olark is headquartered in San Francisco, US.