Peninsula AI Firm Captures Global Prize

REDWOOD CITY, CA — A Peninsula AI firm was recognized as Silicon Valley’s version of the ultimate survivor, and nobody got voted off the island.

The AI-powered B2B company won the New Age of B2B Marketing- Innovate or Die global competition for forward-thinkers best able to adapt to the challenges facing field marketers of tomorrow with the technology available today.

Redwood City-based xiQ develops artificial intelligence that helps field marketers develop better leads amid the switch to remote work accelerated by the pandemic.

"The challenge Field Marketers are facing is the inability to conduct events that previously led to huge deals," xiQ CEO Usman Sheikh said in a statement.

"xiQ bridges that chasm by equipping field marketers and sellers with easy-to-use tools that let them engage buyers without the need for face-to-face interactions. We are proud to have designed a platform that serves the critical need of the hour and of the future. And of course, very grateful to our clients and fans who recognize xiQ's value and voted for us."

Said panelist Harry Kapur: "It also calls on the talent problem facing so many marketing teams. That's really where the rubber hits the road."