Gene Sigalov co-founded SimpleTexting, a business SMS platform that grew to 17,000+ customers including Starbucks, DHL, and FedEx. He scaled the company to $20M ARR as CEO before its acquisition by Sinch in 2021.
Now he's building Upfirst.ai, an AI-powered answering service that helps small businesses never miss a call. With a background in computer science and law (B.S., J.D.), he's focused on creating technology that solves real problems for business owners.
Building technology that actually works for small businesses
AI-powered voice receptionist for small businesses. Answers calls 24/7 with human-like AI voices, takes messages, answers FAQs, and books appointments. Born from the frustration of missing client calls while running a law practice.
Visit upfirst.aiBusiness texting platform that grew to 17,000+ users including Fortune 500 companies like Starbucks, DHL, and FedEx. Scaled to $20M in annualized revenue as CEO before being acquired by Sinch in 2021.
Visit simpletexting.comBridging technology and law with a unique dual expertise
Founded in 2009, The Sigalov Firm is a boutique law practice specializing in No-Fault insurance law for healthcare providers. The firm has resolved over 16,000 cases before the American Arbitration Association.
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