Imagine a world where employees no longer waste hours searching for information – this is the vision that drove the founders of Sesame. Recognizing a significant pain point in modern businesses, they tackled the inefficiency of current knowledge management systems head-on. Motivated by the need to improve productivity through better information access, they are about to develop a solution harnessing the power of large language models (LLMs) while aiming to provide the most trusted and secure solution for their customers. This approach not only enhances productivity but also significantly reduces the time spent on information retrieval.
Sesame addresses the common problem of inefficient knowledge retrieval, which often results in employees spending 7 to 12 hours per week searching for information or duplicating efforts. The technology ensures that company knowledge remains confidential and secure, thanks to a multi-layered approach that includes local open-source language models hosted securely and local semantic vector databases.
At the core of their system is an advanced RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) architecture, secured by a breakthrough GenFortress technology, which surrounds and embeds privacy at every layer. Self-hosted Language Models work alongside specialized Vector DBs and integrate core privacy features to restrict data access. Sesame sets a new standard for data security with robust encryption and innovative privacy measures, ensuring sensitive information remains confidential and secure from unauthorized access.
Future Goals
Sesame's next milestones include finding a strategic investor, acquiring beta customers, and expanding their team from 6 to 10 or 12 members by the end of the year. They plan to focus on vertical markets such as higher education, financial institutions, healthcare, and the German “Mittelstand” (SMEs).
Choosing Saarland for Headquarters & CISPA’s support
Contexxt.ai, which ist the company behind Sesame, chose Saarland for its headquarters due to the region's supportive ecosystem. The hands-on support, access to international students, and a pool of talented individuals from around the world make Saarland an ideal location for their operations.
CISPA plays a crucial role in their development by providing endorsement and support. Being associated with CISPA helps the startup establish trust and credibility, which is vital for a product focused on security and confidentiality. CISPA's support extends to facilitating connections with experts in cybersecurity research, enhancing the startup's growth and innovation potential. With the help of CISPA and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research the team will now be funded through the StartUpSecure program, to further develop their solution.
Further Information: sesame-gpt.de
