{"id":94696,"date":"2023-09-25T12:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T10:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/?p=94696"},"modified":"2023-09-25T09:46:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T07:46:16","slug":"askbrian-takeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/en\/94696\/askbrian-takeover\/","title":{"rendered":"AI assistant Askbrian acquired by Think-Cell"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Askbrian has developed Brian, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help business professionals automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks. The software translates documents, creates business analytics, and generates presentation graphics, leveraging tools like Microsoft Teams, email, and Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now <a href=\"\/en\/startups\/askbrian-gmbh\/\">the startup<\/a> for an undisclosed price from Berlin-based Think-Cell. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in productivity software for creating data-driven presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. Through the acquisition of Askbrian, the company aims to offer new capabilities, particularly in the areas of information capture, data visualization, automation, and decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kenny Wyatt<\/strong>, CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.think-cell.com\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Think Cell<\/a>, explained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&quot;We are excited to welcome Askbrian to the Think-Cell family as we embark on this new chapter of growth and innovation. This acquisition aligns seamlessly with our commitment to providing our customers with exceptional productivity solutions that support their professional endeavors. Together, we are poised to revolutionize the workplace productivity landscape.&quot;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cA remarkable opportunity for Askbrian\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Askbrian co-founders Pavol Sikula and Matthias Ruppel share the enthusiasm about the acquisition. <strong>Pavol Sikula<\/strong> says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&quot;Joining forces with Think-Cell is a remarkable opportunity for Askbrian. 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