Applix

INTERVIEWS OF 2024 SXSW PITCH WINNERS:  Srinivas Pulikam of Applix Every March, SXSW Pitch pulls together 50 of the world's most impactful startups to showcase their talents as founders and entrepreneurs . This ongoing LinkedIn series interviews category winners from the 2024 event. The Austin-based startup Applix won the "Extended Reality & Web 3" category at this year's event. Learn more about this new company from Srinivas Pulikam, who has served as CEO of Applix for about 9 months. SXSW: In 10 words or less, describe your startup's product or service. PULIKAM: Spell check for manufacturing defects. SXSW: What community does Applix serve?:  PULIKAM: Industrial, manufacturing and quality engineers. SXSW: All-time favorite entrepreneur? PULIKAM: Elon Musk. SXSW: Best startup-related book you have read? PULIKAM: The Hard Thing About Hard Things. SXSW: Favorite podcast? PULIKAM: Acquired with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. SXSW: Fail fast or perseverance? PULIKAM: Fail fast, persevere always – neither exists without the other. SXSW: Favorite email newsletter? PULIKAM: Not Boring by Packy McCormick. SXSW: Favorite VC? PULIKAM: The ones betting on me. SXSW: From your perspective as an entrepreneur, what is the most important issue in the 2024 presidential election?  PULIKAM: Tax policy reform. SXSW: Government can best support startups by PULIKAM: Getting out of the way. SXSW: Most under-hyped technology at present? PULIKAM: Process automation. SXSW: So many tech inudustry layoffs in 2024 will lead to PULIKAM: Talent unleashed. SXSW: Weekends are made for PULIKAM: Reading. SXSW: What inspires your creativity? PULIKAM: Nature and travel. SXSW: What is your best trait as a leader? PULIKAM: Empathy. SXSW: What is your best trait as an entrepreneur? PULIKAM: Finding clarity in chaos. SXSW: What is your best advice for other startups? PULIKAM: Build something that lasts beyond trends. Learn more about Srinivas Pulikam of Applix and the other outstanding startups that prevailed at SXSW Pitch 2024 by listening to the audio of their session at this year's event. See https://lnkd.in/gHtwQB8n Finally, if you are part of a startup, then be sure to apply for SXSW Pitch 2025 when the entry process opens in late summer. See https://lnkd.in/gE2hcVPK #sxsw, #sxsw2024, #sxsw2025, #startups, #startup, #founders, #founderstories, #entrepreneur, #entrepreneurs, #Austin, #ATX, Chris Valentine, Packy McCormick, Ben Gilbert, David Rosenthal, Srinivas Pulikam, #processautomation, #pitchcompetition, #startuppitch, Applix

🤖Want to bring a slice of Stark Industries to reality? "Feels like a scene from an Iron Man movie," said an excited collaborator. With our groundbreaking AI and AR technology, we're turning what once seemed like science fiction into everyday manufacturing solutions. As Tony Stark might say, "Sometimes you gotta run before you can walk."🏃 🤝 Ready to be part of the Avengers of manufacturing? Let's team up and push the boundaries of what's possible. If you want to transform the manufacturing landscape and pioneer a world free of defects, we want you on our team! 📲 Visit www.applix.ai to learn more and reach out to us to explore potential collaborations. #Innovation #Manufacturing #AI #AR #TechCollaboration #Applix

Top 5% at #StartupGrind! We're excited to be selected among the top startups part of the Accelerator Summit at Startup Grind. Join us in Redwood City, CA, from April 22-24, 2024. Stop by Booth 10 to explore how Applix blends AI and AR to “spell check” for manufacturing defects, paving the way for a defect-free manufacturing world.

Victory at SXSW 2024 🤖🎉🚀 Who won the March 2024 SXSW Pitch Competition? We did, with our spell checker—a cutting-edge computer vision & augmented reality based automated visual quality inspection platform that flawlessly detects manufacturing defects. This win underscores our technology's impact and cements our status as industry front-runners. But we’re not the only winners here. This victory also goes to: 🎉The amazing SXSW team (Michelle Murdough, Ann Speed, Greg Wright, Maria Tranquilli) 🎉The extraordinary panel of judges (Tipatat Chennavasin, Jesse Martinez, Martina Welkhoff, David S. Rose, Petri Rajahalme, Arian Simone, Danny Laudick)  🎉The incredibly talented mentors (Jake McKee, Arjita A. Sethi, Mellini Monique) 🎉EVERYONE who believes in the transformative power of AI & AR! We’re overwhelmed by the traction this created for Applix, including key industry customers and investors' interest. BTW, if this is you, please get in touch with us 😉 Here's to continue leading the future of manufacturing! #winner #sxsw2024 #sxsw #AR #AI #computervision #manufacturing

Applix is excited to be a Finalist in the Extended Reality and Web3 category at SXSW Pitch 2024! Join us in Austin to learn more about our game-changing technology for the manufacturing industry. Check out the other impressive finalists and alternates who will be presenting alongside us: https://lnkd.in/eFfJnt7w. We can't wait to see you there! Learn more about us: applix.ai #sxsw #supplychain #manufacturing #ar #ai #digitaltwin #computervision #austin #innovation #pitching

I had an amazing experience speaking at the AI Supper event in Peoria along with Haydn Powell, Brent Ruth, Ravindhar Uddavolu. Thanks to Haydn & Coventry Room for orchestrating such a lively gathering! Key Takeaways: Peoria's Dynamic Ecosystem: With its thriving startup scene, Peoria is on the cusp of becoming a pivotal AI hub in the Midwest.  The Dawn of Perception AI: We're on the brink of a revolution where the boundaries between digital and physical realities blur, thanks to advancements in Perception AI. This leap forward promises to redefine how we interact with the world around us.

Great event in the lovely city of Peoria, IL! Connect with fellow enthusiasts, learn from our speakers Haydn Powell, Brent Ruth, Seshadri Guha, Srinivas Pulikam and engage in thought-provoking discussions!🤖 AI Supper 🗓️ Date: Jan 25th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST 📍 Location: The Coventry Room 6001 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, Illinois, US, 61614, Suite 100 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/g7twKDKr No spacesuits required, only curiosity. See you there! 👋 #Peoria #IL #AI

We were thrilled to join with Applix for this year's National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDCHQ) conference in Baltimore. We have long advocated for supplier diversity and it was great to meet with so many of the awesome companies that prioritize a diverse supply chain including S&C Electric Company Harley-Davidson Motor Company Caterpillar Inc. MillerKnoll and others.