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Poll Everywhere

YC S08

San Francisco, US · Founded 2008 · 70 employees · 2 known investors

Poll Everywhere is a presentation engagement platform that enables real-time polling, audience interaction, and feedback collection for teachers, corporate presenters, and event organizers. The platform offers AI-enhanced poll creation, multiple visualization options, and PowerPoint integration to facilitate audience engagement and data collection.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S08)

Poll Everywhere was founded in 2008 by Jeff Vyduna, Sean Eby, and Brad Gessler.

JVJeff Vyduna
Jeff VydunainCo-Founder and CEO2008–2022Jeff Vyduna founded Poll Everywhere, a platform that enables interactive audience engagement during presentations.
SESean Eby
Sean EbyFounderSean Eby co-founded Poll Everywhere and has since worked as a product and engineering executive, holding leadership positions at ServiceCore, a private equity-backed enterprise resource planning software company. He is also an investor in early-stage technology companies.
BGBrad Gessler
Brad Gesslerin𝕏Co-founder · Advisor & Board MemberBrad Gessler is cofounder and CTO of Poll Everywhere (S08) and cofounder and CEO of Overton, P26.

Investors · 2

Competitors · 8

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Frequently asked questions

What does Poll Everywhere do?
Poll Everywhere is a presentation engagement platform that enables real-time polling, audience interaction, and feedback collection for teachers, corporate presenters, and event organizers. The platform offers AI-enhanced poll creation, multiple visualization options, and PowerPoint integration to facilitate audience engagement and data collection.
Who founded Poll Everywhere?
Poll Everywhere was founded by Jeff Vyduna, Sean Eby, Brad Gessler in 2008.
Who are Poll Everywhere's investors?
Poll Everywhere's investors include Y Combinator, Lowercase Capital.
Where is Poll Everywhere headquartered?
Poll Everywhere is headquartered in San Francisco, US.