Launch HN: Chert (YC P26) – Twilio for iMessage
Chert, a new platform backed by Y Combinator, aims to enhance communication via iMessage for businesses. It allows teams to book meetings and provide customer support through real iMessage threads, ensuring high engagement rates. The service integrates with various tools and offers features like end-to-end encryption and live delivery state tracking.
- ▪Chert enables businesses to communicate with customers through iMessage, achieving a 10x reply rate compared to cold emails.
- ▪The platform supports real iMessage threads with verified senders and end-to-end encryption.
- ▪Chert integrates with popular tools like Salesforce and HubSpot, allowing seamless communication workflows.
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Backed byiMessage infrastructure for reaching people at scale.Build and deploy AI on iMessage to reach people at scale while maintaining quality, trust, and personalized interaction.Book a Call→‹ChertiMessageHey! Is the 2BR on Pine still open?Looking for a Sept 1 move-in.Yes, still available.Want to come tour it?Definitely.Saturday morning works for me.Got you on the calendar.Sat 10am — sound good?AUG24Pine Street · TourSat 10:00 AM · ConfirmedDelivered+iMessageTrusted by growing teamsPLATFORMOne API. Many features.Everything you expect from iMessage.
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