At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 63 Human Computer Interaction companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Human Computer Interaction Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Sensel
Building the next wave of touch, force, and haptics technologies to revolutionize interaction with the digital world.
Founder(s): Aaron Zarraga, Ilya Rosenberg
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, Innovation Management, Sensor
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Leap Motion
Leap Motion is a software and hardware company that develops 3D motion-control technology for virtual reality and additional platforms.
Founder(s): David Holz, Michael Buckwald
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, Augmented Reality, Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Software, Virtual Reality
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Personal AI
Personal AI is on a mission to organize the human mind and make it interactive and useful.
Founder(s): Kristie Kaiser, Marc Ettlinger, Sharon Zhang, Suman Kanuganti
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Audio, Human Computer Interaction, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Speech Recognition
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AI Foundation
AI Foundation develops sustainable AI which aims to move humanity forward through the power of decentralized, trusted, and personal AI.
Founder(s): Lars Buttler, Rob Meadows
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Software
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CommandBar
CommandBar makes web apps way easier to explore and use
Founder(s): James Evans, Richard Freling, Vinay Ayyala
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Human Computer Interaction, Software
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Metabrain
Brain interfaces to bridge the gap between humans and technology.
Founder(s): Louis Lambert, Remy Fabre
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Neuroscience, Software
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TacSense
TacSense develops pressure sensing technology.
Founder(s): Tingrui Pan
Location: Woodland, California, United States
Industries: Augmented Reality, Human Computer Interaction, Internet of Things, Virtual Reality
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Imbellus
Imbellus builds cognitive assessments that measure how people think, not just what they know.
Founder(s): Jack Buckley, Rebecca Kantar
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, Human Computer Interaction, Software
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humm
humm harnesses cutting-edge neuroscience into products that allow people to learn faster and perform better.
Founder(s): Ahmud Auleear, Christopher Norman, Iain McIntyre, Timothy Fiori
Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Industries: Biotechnology, Human Computer Interaction, Neuroscience, Wearables
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Kleeen Software
No-code platform using AI and best practices to create UI design, UX workflows, and front-end code
Founder(s): Amy Yoshitsu, Joshua Hailpern, Mario Octavio Jiménez
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Developer Platform, Developer Tools, Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, Product Design, Software, UX Design, Web Development
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Tactus Technology
Provider of proprietary and disruptive protective layers for foldable mobile, wearable, rollable, and general electronics
Founder(s): Craig Ciesla, Micah Yairi
Location: Fremont, California, United States
Industries: Computer, Consumer Electronics, Human Computer Interaction, Manufacturing, Mobile
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IDEO
IDEO is a global design and innovation consultancy firm providing design-based marketing solutions for the public and private sectors.
Founder(s): David Kelley, Dean Hovey
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Human Computer Interaction, Product Design
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Mosaix
Mosaix develops a branded voice assistant for the localized services, languages, and needs of global footprint.
Founder(s): Cheng He, Sumang Liu
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Internet of Things, Virtual Assistant
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Synapbox
Synapbox is a startup that uses AI-powered tools to understand consumer engagement towards Ads.
Founder(s): Ben Hsieh, Camilo Salazar Paris, Cristina De la Pena, Francisco Marin Romero
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Usability Testing
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uSens
uSens develops inside-out hand and position tracking technology for augmented and virtual reality
Founder(s): Anli He, Chris Shi, Yue Fei
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Computer Vision, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Robotics, Software, Virtual Reality
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Bossa Nova Robotics
Bossa Nova Robotics is a provider of real-time, on-shelf product data for the global retail industry.
Founder(s): David Palmer, Martin Hitch, Sarjoun Skaff
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, Cloud Computing, Computer Vision, Human Computer Interaction, Retail Technology, Robotics, Software
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Juni Learning
A learning platform helping every student achieve their best future.
Founder(s): Ruby Lee, Vivian Shen
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Computer, E-Learning, EdTech, Education, Human Computer Interaction
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Augmental Tech
Augmental Tech develops technology that integrates with the human body that enables to access information without the use of hands.
Founder(s): Corten Singer, Tomas Vega
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Embedded Systems, Human Computer Interaction, Wearables
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Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence is for advancing AI research, education, and practice to improve humanity.
Founder(s): Fei-Fei Li, John Etchemendy
Location: Stanford, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Market Research, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Software
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ORBAI
Developing Artificial General Intelligence
Founder(s): Brent Oster
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning, Robotics, Speech Recognition
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DouZen
DouZen specializes in the creation of highly dynamic, innovative user interaction or interface for any screen size and platform.
Founder(s): Kentaro Miura
Location: Saratoga, California, United States
Industries: Family, Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Internet of Things, Photo Sharing, Smart Home
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Vyoocam
Mobile apps on the communication wearables
Founder(s): Ivaylo Dimitrov, Mirza Muftic, Vedran Papeš, Vedran Vukman
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Broadcasting, Communication Hardware, Computer Vision, Human Computer Interaction, Internet of Things, Video Streaming, Wearables
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Vizzario
Using AI to Improve Human Computer Interactions
Founder(s): Jacob Mederos, Khizer Khaderi, Mohan Reddy
Location: Venice, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Computer Vision, Developer Platform, Developer Tools, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Virtual Reality
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Aivvy
Aivvy is a new start-up focusing on smarter devices, which can connect user’s lifestyle with digital media contents.
Founder(s): Crusoe Mao, Hasan Gadjali, Isaac Mao
Location: Redwood City, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Human Computer Interaction, Internet of Things, Music, Wearables
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Taechyon Robotics Corporation
AI, Robotics, Smart-Speakers, Smart-Displays, and Chatbots
Founder(s): Deepak Srivastava, Steve Favis
Location: Sacramento, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Electronics, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics, Smart Home, Software
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Synaptics
Synaptics develops touch-based human interfaces for computer laptops, touch-screens, mp3 players, cellular phones, and more.
Founder(s): Carver Mead, Federico Faggin
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Software
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RACTIV
RACTIV is a consumer electronics startup that pushes the boundaries of how people interact with computers.
Founder(s): Darren Lim, Lai Xue
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Innovation Management, Software
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Zammo
SaaS platform to create a conversational AI presence: Voice Telephony, Voice Assistants and Conversational Virtual Agents (or chatbots)
Founder(s): Alex Farr
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Creative Agency, Enterprise, Government, Human Computer Interaction, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Retail, SaaS, Smart Cities
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Cooper
Cooper, a design and business strategy consultancy, provides training on creative leadership and design-based practices.
Founder(s): Alan Cooper, Sue Cooper
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Brand Marketing, Consulting, Education, Human Computer Interaction
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Mind Solutions
Mind Solutions develops software and hardware for the Brain-Computer-Interface market.
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Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Software
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Drop
Drop lets people dive into an immersive internet searching and browsing experience designed for virtual reality.
Founder(s): Russell Ladson
Location: Berkeley, California, United States
Industries: Augmented Reality, Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality
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Fortemedia
Fortemedia is the industry leader in voice processing technology.
Founder(s): Albert Yang
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Commercial, Human Computer Interaction, Semiconductor
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Exygy
Exygy is a software design and build agency in San Francisco.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Android, Blogging Platforms, Human Computer Interaction, iOS, Lighting, Mobile, Software, Web Development
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Devland Startup Studio and Fund
Startup Studio, Frontier Technology, Startup Advising and Consulting
Founder(s): Devon Fanfair, Miles Dotson
Location: Oakland, California, United States
Industries: 3D Printing, Autonomous Vehicles, Computer Vision, Electronics, Human Computer Interaction, Industrial Automation, Internet, Internet of Things, Product Research
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Ramotion
A Digital Design Agency – Brand Identity, Mobile Apps, Web
Founder(s): Denis Pakhaliuk
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Human Computer Interaction, iOS, Mobile, Software
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Rival Theory
Rival Theory is an Artificial Intelligence company creating interactive digital humans based on real people.
Founder(s): Amanda Solosky, William Klein
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Entertainment, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Software, Virtual Reality
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Machaao
Machaao is a developer cloud platform to build conversational games, characters and much more.
Founder(s): Harshal Dhir, Shashank Prasad, Aditya Chavan
Location: Fremont, California, United States
Industries: eSports, Fantasy Sports, Gaming, Human Computer Interaction, Internet, Messaging, Online Games, Sports
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219 Design
219 Design is a product engineering firm w/expertise spanning mechanical, electronic, software, and firmware & cross-industry experience.
Founder(s): Daniel Santos, Dave Bim-Merle, Larry Miller, Miguel Piedrahita
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Electronics, Human Computer Interaction, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Software, Software Engineering, UX Design
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Renetec
Renetec helps other businesses innovate with vibrant, modern, and functional user interfaces for equipment of any scale.
Founder(s): Igor Shturma, Sasha Shturma
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Industries: Electronics, Embedded Software, Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Software
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Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center
SSIC is a global organization within Samsung’s Device Solutions division focused on identifying and nurturing new technologies
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Location: Menlo Park, California, United States
Industries: B2B, Cloud Data Services, Human Computer Interaction, Internet of Things, Medical, Wearables
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Fin Robotics
Fin is a wearable tech gadget that can wear on the thumb and make the whole palm as a digital touch interface.
Founder(s): Rohildev Nattukallingal
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Computer, Human Computer Interaction, Robotics, Software
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Mind Technologies
Mind Technologies, Inc. develops software for thought-controlled technologies that allow the user to interact with the computer and other
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Location: Cardiff By The Sea, California, United States
Industries: Enterprise Software, Human Computer Interaction, Software, Wireless
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Ainume
Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision Artificial Intelligence Platform
Founder(s): Bao Tram Duong, Jatin Gupta, Min Lee
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Health Care, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Nutraceutical
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Eeve Corp
Eeve Corp specializes in developing innovative multi-channel artificial intelligence platforms that facilitates business-users interactions.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Marketing Automation, Online Portals
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Soniox
The Most Advanced AI for Understanding Speech in Real-World Environments
Founder(s): Klemen Simonic
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Audio, Human Computer Interaction, Natural Language Processing, Speech Recognition
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Odopod
Odopod is a digital agency that enables brands to connect with their audiences through their digital marketing strategies.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Human Computer Interaction
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Reveal Lab
Reveal Lab is an established mobile design and developing agency.
Founder(s): Kate Nesterov
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Android, Human Computer Interaction, iOS, Mobile Apps, Product Design, Usability Testing, UX Design
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PennyCat
PennyCat serves as a chatbot for Facebook Messenger to find coupon discounts in a second.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce, Human Computer Interaction
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Whoa
Whoa is an innovation consultancy that transforms innovation challenges into innovation opportunities.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Research, Human Computer Interaction, Industrial Design, Innovation Management, Market Research, Product Design, Product Research, UX Design
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Xenarc Technologies
The best small monitor and small touchscreen ruggedized solutions manufacturer
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Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Human Computer Interaction, Manufacturing
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AppChef
AppChef generates native code for mobile application by converting Sketch design templates
Founder(s): Edward Tan
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Industries: Android, Human Computer Interaction, iOS, Mobile Apps, UX Design
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Questiny Group
Questiny Group specialize on understanding the market space – the key actors and the market dynamics that shapes the products and services.
Founder(s): Keith Barker
Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Geospatial, Human Computer Interaction, Knowledge Management, Satellite Communication, Software, Software Engineering
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Creative27
A Los Angeles App Design & Development Agency
Founder(s): Vasile Tiplea
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Human Computer Interaction, Product Design, UX Design, Web Development
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Interactivism
Interactivism is a boutique digital product design & development studio.
Founder(s): Erik Wingren, Petra Wennberg
Location: Pasadena, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Research, Data Visualization, Enterprise Software, Human Computer Interaction, Product Design, Product Research, Usability Testing, UX Design, Web Design, Web Development
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SuperAtic
SuperAtic LABS is a digital agency that offers customized communications, image, and public relations services.
Founder(s): D L, Marc Orro
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Brand Marketing, Digital Media, Human Computer Interaction, Internet of Things
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Dan4, Inc.
Dan4 specialized in first version product design and major product releases for professional software tools and enterprise applications.
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Location: San Mateo, California, United States
Industries: Architecture, Consulting, Human Computer Interaction, Information Services
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InnovArt Design
InnovArt Design is an automotive, IoV, AIoT, UX/UI and product design company.
Founder(s): Wei Cheng Chou
Location: Brea, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Automotive, Communication Hardware, Electric Vehicle, Human Computer Interaction, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Product Design, UX Design
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Branded UX
Strategic User Experience Design for Brands
Founder(s): Jeff Davis
Location: Tahoe City, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Collaboration, Creative Agency, E-Commerce, Graphic Design, Human Computer Interaction, Product Design, Software, UX Design
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UEVision
User experience strategy and design
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Human Computer Interaction, Information Services, Product Design, Software
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CELEBRIUM LABS
Using our technologies, we offer every person a chance of developing, according to the natural individual qualities.
Founder(s): Vasiliy Karagyozov
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: Big Data, Human Computer Interaction
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Fieldplay
Fieldplay makes it easier for designers and engineers to develop their ideas into tangible products and prototypes, so that more
Founder(s): Barton Smith
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Collaboration, Crowdsourcing, Education, Human Computer Interaction, Product Design
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SoLaTiDo
SoLaTiDo is a computer company that is developing Quijit, a Pendant Computer System with a fully programmable keyboard or controller.
Founder(s): Tom Sherlock
Location: Los Altos, California, United States
Industries: Computer, Electronics, Human Computer Interaction
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2500+ Successful implementations across 40 countries — WORLD’S LEADING Multi National Corporation
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Human Computer Interaction, Internet, Internet of Things, IT Infrastructure
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