The team at Speeko utilizes Google Workspace for collaboration and organization, while Google Ads help drive traffic to their website. In 2023, the number of clicks grew from 80 to 80,000 per month. Nico, a recipient of the Google for Startups Founders Funds, mentions that Google Ads is easy to use for small businesses starting on the platform. Speeko now has over 300,000 registered users.
Gemini has recently helped the team at Speeko create and update their library of over 400 coaching exercises. Nico notes that this has allowed them to have a greater impact. Speeko’s mission is to empower people from diverse backgrounds to speak up confidently, as they believe that the way one speaks can significantly impact their professional trajectory.
Native Hawaiian artist and textile designer Jalene Kanani founded NOHO HOME by Jalene Kanani in 2018 to showcase a sophisticated side of Hawaiian culture. The brand offers decor and luxury home products that authentically represent Hawaii’s history and culture. Jalene designs all of the products herself and produces many of them in a small-batch micro-factory in Hawaii. Today, her products are carried by major department stores.