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Pinnacle

YC S24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · 2 known investors

Pinnacle provides an API for sending RCS, SMS, MMS, and iMessage messages with features like rich cards, carousels, and quick replies. The platform serves businesses of all sizes that need to send marketing campaigns, transactional alerts, and customer conversations at scale.

Also known as InsightForge

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Pinnacle was founded in 2024 by Sean Roades, Ivan Zhang, and Justin Zheng.

SRSean Roades
Sean Roadesin𝕏FounderHe holds a degree in computer science and econometrics from Harvard College and previously worked at YouTube developing machine learning models for advertising systems.
IZIvan Zhang
Ivan Zhangin𝕏FounderIvan Zhang studied Computer Science and Statistics at Harvard College and worked as a software engineer at Amazon building internal tools, followed by a role at General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund where he developed an open-source data library.
JZJustin Zheng
Justin ZhengCo-founder

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Frequently asked questions

What does Pinnacle do?
Pinnacle provides an API for sending RCS, SMS, MMS, and iMessage messages with features like rich cards, carousels, and quick replies. The platform serves businesses of all sizes that need to send marketing campaigns, transactional alerts, and customer conversations at scale.
Who founded Pinnacle?
Pinnacle was founded by Sean Roades, Ivan Zhang, Justin Zheng in 2024.
Who are Pinnacle's investors?
Pinnacle's investors include Y Combinator, OrbiMed.
Where is Pinnacle headquartered?
Pinnacle is headquartered in San Francisco, US.