In 2023, the team at Speeko saw their number of website clicks grow from 80 to 80,000 per month. Nico, a recipient of the Google for Startups Founders Funds, mentions that Google Ads is an easy-to-use platform for small businesses just starting out. The company now boasts over 300,000 registered users.
Recently, Gemini helped Speeko create and update their library of over 400 coaching exercises. According to Nico, this has allowed them to have a greater impact on their mission of empowering people from diverse backgrounds to speak up confidently. Speeko believes that the way one speaks can significantly impact their professional trajectory.
Jalene Kanani founded NOHO HOME in 2018 with the goal of showcasing a sophisticated side of Hawaiian culture through decor and luxury home products that authentically represent Hawaii’s history and culture. Jalene designs all of her products herself and produces many of them in a small-batch micro-factory in Hawaii. Today, her products are carried by major department stores.
