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Brainshark

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Brainshark
Company typePrivate
IndustryTechnology, Software as a Service (SaaS)
Founded1999
FateAcquired by Bigtincan in August 2021
Headquarters
Waltham
,
United States
ProductsSales enablement platform, SlideShark, coaching platform
ParentBigtincan

Brainshark (commonly presented as BRAINSHARK) was a privately owned technology firm located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company specialized in delivering a sales enablement platform along with a comprehensive suite of related products. In August 2021, Brainshark was acquired by Bigtincan.

Products

Brainshark developed cloud-based SaaS solutions aimed at improving sales effectiveness and boosting productivity through its sales enablement offerings.

The flagship product, also named Brainshark, allowed businesses to generate content for purposes such as sales training, onboarding processes, and coaching initiatives.

In February 2016, the company introduced a dedicated coaching platform to complement its existing tools.

Earlier, in October 2011, Brainshark launched SlideShark, a mobile application for Apple iPad and iPhone devices that ensured accurate presentation of PowerPoint slides on iOS platforms.

Brainshark’s client base spanned multiple sectors including insurance, healthcare, financial services, technology, non-profit organizations, sales and marketing, channel management, and corporate communications.

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