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08/09/24
Innovation And Growth: Insights From NEC X And QI
In a joint interview, Shintaro Matsumoto, President and CEO of Silicon Valley’s NEC X, and JD Rico, CEO of Qualitative Intelligence, reveal their transformative work in tech and marketing. Explore how NEC X’s Elev X! programs and QI’s advanced AI tools are reshaping startup growth and marketing strategies. Gain exclusive insights into their collaboration and discover how they’re driving innovation in today’s fast-evolving digital […]
08/08/24
Introducing ServiceBot: Making Communication Effortless with Lag-Free Conversion and Translation
Effective communication across languages and accents is more vital than ever in our increasingly interconnected world. As globalization brings together diverse linguistic backgrounds in workplaces and communities, the risk of misunderstandings and reduced efficiency grows. ServiceBot, a recent Elev X! Ignite graduate and standout from our Batch 9 cohort, is tackling these challenges head-on. ServiceBot’s […]
07/30/24
How Japan’s NEC Adjusted Its Silicon Valley Strategy
We talked with Naoto Mizuguchi, NEC X CFO about the evolution of its startup accelerator program, now called Elev X! Mizuguchi describes the updated venture studio model, success stories, focus areas, and long-term goals for the program. Read the full interview here.
07/24/24
Chekable Debuts Generative AI Platform for Patent Professionals, With Investment From NEC X
Palo Alto, CA – July 24, 2024 – NEC X, the Silicon Valley innovation accelerator backed by NEC’s advanced technologies, has proudly announced the graduation of Chekable from its prestigious Elev X! Ignite venture studio program, in addition to a new investment from NEC X to help scale Chekable’s transformative AI solution for inventors and […]
07/18/24
“Startup, Pitch, Invest, Network by Elev X!” – A Night of Unparalleled Innovation and Top Angel Investor Insights
On June 28, 2024, NEC X ignited Silicon Valley with its “Startup, Pitch, Invest, Network by Elev X!” event. Drawing over 200 registrations, this extraordinary gathering brought together a dynamic group of nearly 80 early-stage entrepreneurs and investors for an unforgettable evening of pitching, networking, and invaluable insights. Here are just a few highlights from […]
07/15/24
NEC X: Pioneering AgTech Innovation with Elev X! Programs
NEC X, a Silicon Valley-based innovation accelerator and venture studio, is revolutionizing AgTech innovation through its Elev X! programs. Backed by NEC Corporation’s extensive IT and networking expertise, NEC X offers two main programs: Elev X! Ignite and Elev X! Boost. These initiatives aim to transform visionary ideas into successful commercial ventures by providing startups […]