Tellagence
Tellagence is the context layer for enterprise AI — 50% reduction in tokens and accurate.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Software
- Location Portland, OR, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded July 2011
- Employees 0
- Incorporation Type C-corp
- Website tellagence.com
Company Summary
Tellagence is the context layer for enterprise AI. We map and organize a company's data before it reaches the model, so AI agents return correct answers faster and at a fraction of the cost, with data never leaving the client's systems. Proven today in marketing, where our Discover platform gives brands and agencies a precise picture of their real audiences, we're bringing the same infrastructure to supply chain, manufacturing, and beyond.
Team
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CEOMatt Hixson is co-founder and CEO of Tellagence, bringing decades of enterprise software experience and strategic rigor to the company. A CPA turned technologist, he holds an MBA from the University of Oregon and completed Harvard Business School's program for high-potential leaders. He co-founded Tellagence with Nitin Mayande in 2011 and leads its longtime relationship with YouTube and Google.
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Chief ScientistNitin Mayande is co-founder and Chief Scientist of Tellagence, pioneering Contextual Intelligence since 2008. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management from Portland State University and several AI patents; his predictive algorithms for large-scale networks are the foundation of Tellagence technology. A veteran of Nike and Intel, he leads the company's research team.
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Dylan BoydVP of Sales and MarketingDylan Boyd leads commercial strategy at Tellagence, drawing on more than 25 years in business development and product leadership for early-stage startups and global brands. He has held key strategic roles at eROI, Airship, Techstars, and R/GA Ventures, and has led the creation of over 50 accelerators and startup studio programs with major corporate and university partners, earning recognition as a leader in the global startup community.
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VP of EngineeringChandra Akula leads engineering at Tellagence, bringing deep expertise in enterprise data strategy, AI, and organizational transformation. He launched and scaled Nike's Global Capability Center to over 450 professionals in four years. His technical range spans cloud, big data, AI/ML, LLMs, and governance platforms. He holds a master's in computer science from the University of Madras and recent AI certifications from Vanderbilt and Stanford.
Advisors
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Nitin R. Joglekar, PhDUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Rogue Venture PartnersUnconfirmed
Angel Investors - Portland and Silicon ValleyUnconfirmed
Angel OregonUnconfirmed
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