Ready
ConnectLA, directed by Venneth Iyengar and Thomas Tyler, aims to provide affordable, quality Internet to every household in Louisiana by 2029, reducing unserved locations from 100% to 45%.
Company Overview
Ready is a B2B company based in San Francisco, CA, with a team of 11 members. The company operates both locally and remotely, catering to regions including the United States, America/Canada, and fully remote areas. Ready was part of the Y-Combinator batch S20.
Industry Focus
Ready operates in the B2B industry. It specializes in providing tools and solutions designed to engage various stakeholders, including municipalities, internet service providers, and community leaders. The company's focus is on enhancing broadband connectivity and service quality.
Key Projects and Collaborations
Ready collaborates closely with ConnectLA, an organization led by director Venneth Iyengar and Thomas Tyler. ConnectLA's mission is to ensure every household in Louisiana has access to affordable, quality Internet by 2029. A notable achievement of ConnectLA includes reducing the number of unserved locations without federal obligation from 100% to 45%.
Challenge Process Coordinator
Ready’s Challenge Process Coordinator is a tool used by ConnectLA to facilitate engagement with various stakeholders across Louisiana. This tool helps municipalities, internet service providers, and community leaders to collaborate effectively in improving broadband access.
Performance Test & Survey
Performance Test & Survey is an all-in-one broadband speed multi-test and survey tool developed by Ready. It provides empirical, NTIA-compliant acceptable evidence for BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) challenge processes. The tool features at least two tests to meet NTIA’s acceptable evidence criteria and includes a survey component built in collaboration with the BMC. This survey gathers qualitative evidence and market research beyond service levels and allows customization to fit individual state guidelines and brand identity.