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Panels

YC S25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 1 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors

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Panels creates high-quality audio datasets for training and evaluating voice AI models, serving voice AI companies from early-stage startups to frontier research labs. The company offers both off-the-shelf and custom audio data products with optional exclusivity rights.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)

Panels was founded in 2025 by Aaron Wenk.

AWAaron Wenk
Aaron WenkFounderAaron Wenk studied operations research and financial engineering at Princeton and is CEO of Panels. He has competed in rowing and cycling at national and world championship levels.

Investors · 2

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Also in the syndicate · 1

Boon Sustainabilitylead

Funding

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  • Undisclosed amountSeries AJul 2024 · 2 sources

    Boon Sustainability (lead)

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Voicepanel3 shared keywordsVoicepanel provides customer research tools to help companies understand their customers faster and more reliably than traditional research methods. The platform serves businesses across industries seeking to improve product development and customer insights.

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In the news

Panels: Audio Data for AI Labsycombinator.com · Aug 2025Panels discuss federal research funding threats, opportunities | Cornell Chroniclenews.cornell.edu · Mar 2025Plastic waste recycling startup Ricron Panels raises funding from Boon Sustainable, othersindianstartupnews.com · Jul 2024Ricron Panels raises Series A funding led by Boon Sustainabilityiamrenew.com · Jul 2024Ricron Panels Raises Series A Funding Led by Boon Sustainability | Machine Maker - Latest Manufacturing News | Indian Manufacturing News - Latest Manufacturing News | Indian Manufacturing News - Machine Makerthemachinemaker.com · Jul 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Panels do?
Panels creates high-quality audio datasets for training and evaluating voice AI models, serving voice AI companies from early-stage startups to frontier research labs. The company offers both off-the-shelf and custom audio data products with optional exclusivity rights.
Who founded Panels?
Panels was founded by Aaron Wenk in 2025.
Who are Panels's investors?
Panels's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Panels headquartered?
Panels is headquartered in San Francisco, US.