Mindori
Mindori, formerly known as Dialeqt, was a Palo Alto-based company specializing in voice search technologies for e-commerce applications, operating in the B2B retail sector before its closure.
Company Overview
Mindori, formerly known as Dialeqt, was a tech company located in Palo Alto, CA, USA. Specializing in the B2B retail sub-industry, Mindori developed solutions for accurate voice search tailored to e-commerce applications. The company aimed to enhance user experiences by enabling conversational search functionalities that required minimal learning curves.
Y Combinator S16 Batch
Mindori participated in the Y Combinator Summer 2016 (S16) batch. This opportunity provided the company with significant mentorship, resources, and exposure in the startup ecosystem. The Y Combinator program is known for helping early-stage companies scale through intensive training and networking opportunities.
Technological Innovations
Mindori offered the capability to build customized speech recognition models for product catalogs and customer queries. Their technology tracked user preferences to deliver personalized suggestions and could export models to widely-used assistant or chatbot frameworks. This facilitated a seamless integration of voice search functionalities into existing e-commerce platforms.
Open-Source Contributions
Mindori released a notable open-source keyword spotter and a 700MB dataset, derived from their 2016 NeurIPS workshop paper. This contribution was significant for developers and researchers in the field of speech recognition and voice search technology, providing valuable resources for further innovation and development.
Current Status
Despite its innovative contributions, Mindori has shut down. During its operation, the company made significant strides in advancing voice search technology in the B2B retail sector.