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Descript is building the next generation platform for creative tools, making audio and video creation as fast, accessible, and collaborative as Google Docs. We are a team of 40 - predominantly engineers, product designers, and AI researchers - with a proven C.E.O. and the backing of some of the world's greatest investors (Andreessen Horowitz, Spark Capital, Redpoint Ventures). Descript HQ is in San Francisco, and our A.I. research team, Lyrebird, is based in Montreal.

First and foremost our podcast hosting and audience growth tool CoHost was born out of a love for podcasts. They're informative, educational, inspiring, entertaining, and let's be honest - they make a commute way more enjoyable! We're in the business of understanding and enhancing podcasts. Launched with a clear vision, CoHost provides a unified platform that includes both hosting and prefix products to help brands and professional podcasters understand, grow, and monetize their podcasts. Our Clients: We’ve had the privilege of working with leading organizations such as BlackRock, Paramount, CIBC, Walmart, PwC, SickKids Foundation, Expedia, and Microsoft, among others. These collaborations have helped shape the CoHost platform - driving innovation, refining our product, and setting a new standard for excellence in podcasting. The Podcast Space: The podcasting industry continues its robust expansion. In 2025, the global number of podcast listeners reached approximately 584.1 million, marking a 6.83% year-over-year increase from 2024. This growth underscores the medium's rising popularity and its significant role in the evolving media landscape. CoHost is at the forefront of this transformation, delivering innovative solutions that empower creators and brands to harness the full potential of podcasting.

The demand for video in today’s communication is undeniable. Almost as undeniable as video’s effectiveness. So if you want to rise above the noise and get your message heard—be it to explain your product, to train your employees, or to engage on social media—you need video. It’s that simple. But how do you create all this video so it makes sense for both your budget and optimal output? Well, you use VidMob. VidMob is your all-in-one solution for transforming the content you capture into professional-quality videos. We facilitate every step of the way—from project creation and draft review to project management and team collaboration. And thanks to our award-winning app, you can access VidMob from either your desktop or iOS device anywhere, anytime.

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