Panels
YC S25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 1 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors
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.
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Aaron WenkinFounderAaron 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
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Boon Sustainabilitylead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AJul 2024 · 2 sources
Boon Sustainability (lead)
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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.