TalkIQ raises $14 million Series A to give enterprises AI insights into voice communication
There’s no shortage of startups building their brands around AI for enterprise. And within the enterprise, few spaces are as competitive as AI-powered voice analytics. TalkIQ is the latest company in the space to carry home a large round of financing with promise. With $14 million in Series A funding, the TalkIQ team is hoping its proprietary tech stack and engineering-heavy team will… Read More Continue reading TalkIQ raises $14 million Series A to give enterprises AI insights into voice communication
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