Sophiie AI
Profile of Sophiie AI, an AI platform handling calls and admin for service businesses, noting its Australian growth, US launch, Embark program participation, and $2.2 million raised from local backers.
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Profile of Sophiie AI, an AI platform handling calls and admin for service businesses, noting its Australian growth, US launch, Embark program participation, and $2.2 million raised from local backers.
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