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In fact, he says the entire litigation finance industry is ripe for innovation.

No wonder he was drawn to Mercury's promise to simplify business finances.

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I'm Ed Elson.

In the U.S., about 240 million 911 calls are made each year,

and 85% of them come from mobile phones.

However, the underlying technology is still designed for a world of landlines.

My next guest is working to modernize that outdated system.

His company created a platform that uses AI-powered tools to help 911 responders improve

outcomes in emergencies,

with features like real-time translation for non-English calls and two-way audio and text

communication between callers and dispatchers. Since launching in 2019, the company has raised

$145 million, including a recent Series C round led by General Catalyst.

With partnerships spanning nearly 1,000 public safety agencies in 49 states,

this company is quickly transforming how 911 responders manage emergencies in America.

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