Mark Anderson
Startups have always been at the forefront of representing ground-breaking technology and innovation. Especially in industries like Art where the influence of technology is now being heavily realised, there is a surge of new startups incorporating AI, machine-learning, software and more to provide creative new ventures. Located in York, there is a handful of startups, all established in or after 2020, that showcase the marriage of art and technology in spectacular ways. These York-based startups are driving forces of change and innovation in the Art industry, hence well deserving of the spotlight.
Lavender, Black Crow AI, Lokavant, Devron, Praxis, Coiled, Alaffia Health, Ozette Technologies, SparkAI, ePOP AI, dSilo, Praxis, and many more are some of the shining stars of this technologically driven Art renaissance. These companies are not only redefining how we perceive and interact with Art but are also ensuring a more efficient, productive and high-quality output in this sector. Let’s take a closer look at what they have to offer and how they are changing the game.
The city of York, known for its rich history and traditional industry dynamics, is now also housing a progressive shift towards advanced technology solutions amalgamated seamlessly into the Art industry. Startups headquartered in York, founded in 2020 or later, are leading the way with not just advanced AI but also revolutionising fields such as email marketing, analytics, predictive analytics, healthcare, and real estate, among others. These newer startups are bringing a fresh wave of technological innovation to York and positioning themselves at the centre of the digital transformation taking place in the Art industry in the UK.
Lavender
Lavender was founded by Will Allred and William Ballance. Based in New York, the company specializes in artificial intelligence, email marketing, and software creation. Lavender is an AI email assistant, designed with the objective to make emails more effective and easier to compose. Their clients range from small businesses to large corporations, all benefiting from Lavender’s real-time, AI-driven coaching, prospect research, email confirmation services, and more.
Black Crow AI
Established by Damon Tassone and Richard Harris, Black Crow AI is a business analytics platform providing machine learning predictions and insights for businesses of any size. Their services can cut costs by replacing the need for a data scientist, and their predictive analytics improve new customer acquisition efficiency by 25-50%.
Lokavant
Lokavant—an IT firm offering real-time visualizations, risk alerts, artificial intelligence, and providing human insight services—is another stand-out startup located in York. The combination of state-of-the-art technology with human insights is their main USP.
Devron
Devron is a data science product platform aiming to democratize machine learning in distributed silos. Founded by Kartik Chopra in 2020, the company is making strides in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software engineering.
Praxis
Founded by Charlie Callinan and Dryden Brown, Praxis is a membership-based platform aiming to build an autonomous city. The unique concentration on communities, real estate, and smart cities sets Praxis apart from the rest.
Coiled
Spearheaded by Matthew Rocklin, Coiled provides a modern solution for seamlessly scaling data science, machine learning, and AI in Python.
Alaffia Health
Founded by Adun Akanni and TJ Ademiluyi, Alaffia Health is a health tech startup using machine learning and AI to eliminate provider fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare claims. Their innovative approach highlights how AI can revolutionize sectors like healthcare.
Ozette Technologies
Founded by Ali Ansary, Evan Greene, Greg Finak, and Raphael Gottardo, Ozette is a life sciences data startup that develops an AI-enabled immune monitoring platform. Its innovations are used by doctors to diagnose and prescribe with greater accuracy.
SparkAI
Founded by Michael Kohen, SparkAI helps next generation robotics and AI products get to market faster by making it easier and cost-effective to incorporate human cognition into any AI workflow.
ePOP AI
ePOP AI, founded by Sunay Shah and Sunil Rajan, aggregates all the user’s receipts in one place to view spending history across accounts. Their services are an excellent example of how AI can simplify personal finance management.
dSilo
dSilo, founded by Jay Gutta and Sharad Malhautra, is an enterprise AI startup enabling companies to reduce costs at speed and scale by streamlining compliance with deep learning AI. The ability to contextualize extraction at scale and with minimum human intervention marks their offering unique.
