Artifact
Artifact, a consumer content company based in San Francisco and operating remotely, specialized in creating studio-quality, edited interviews. After three and a half years, the company is shutting down, ceasing new sales but maintaining hosting for existing interviews through 2024.
Services
Artifact offered professional interviews that are edited into studio-quality, 20-minute episodes. These interviews are conducted remotely, either over the phone or on the computer, and are 30 minutes long, scheduled for 45 minutes to ensure no one feels rushed. Customers enjoyed their completed Artifacts on a private webpage, where they could add and share unlimited photos with friends and family. Despite ceasing the sale of new Artifacts, customers who have previously purchased may schedule interviews until October 31st. Artifact will continue to host completed interviews on their website through 2024.
History
Artifact was part of the Y-Combinator batch S20 and operated for three and a half years before deciding to shut down. During its operational period, Artifact garnered praise from major media outlets including CBS, The Wall Street Journal, and The Today Show. While the company has ceased selling new Artifacts, it remains committed to supporting previous customers until the end of October 2024.
Locations
Artifact is based in San Francisco, CA, USA, and operated with a remote team. The company served regions including the United States of America and Canada, as well as supporting fully remote operations. Their business model enabled them to conduct and manage interviews remotely, allowing them to have a widespread reach without being limited to a single geographic location.
Products
Artifact provided gift cards for $149 per interview, redeemable for their professional, remotely conducted interviews. These products were designed to capture and preserve personal stories, transforming them into high-quality, 20-minute episodes. The completed projects were hosted on a private, beautiful webpage, where users could add and share an unlimited number of photos with friends and family. Although the company is no longer selling new Artifacts, this comprehensive service was available to customers throughout its operational period.