Our Journey
Since 2023, AiMerch is leading the Industry, redefining sales and distribution
Techstars Journey
Dec 2023
AiMerch took the stage at Techstars Chelsea HQ during the “Getting Funded While B2C” event, where our CEO & Co‑Founder Anna Vladymyrska spoke alongside leaders from SoGal Ventures, J.P. Morgan, and Zelia, moderated by Techstars MD Gary Stewart.
This snapshot marked an energizing milestone that catalyzed our accelerator journey. Through Techstars we gained access to world‑class mentors, a global founder network, and investors who helped us refine our story, pressure‑test product strategy, and accelerate growth.
Techstars validated AiMerch’s vision and provided momentum and strategic foundations that continue to shape how we scale AI‑powered retail innovation.
AiMerch on the Google Stage
Jan 2024
Our CEO & Co‑Founder, Anna Vladymyrska, took the stage at Google’s San Francisco headquarters as part of an exclusive program showcasing breakthrough startups shaping the future of technology.
Sharing the spotlight with leaders from Google AI and Google for Startups, Anna presented AiMerch’s mission to transform global retail through advanced computer vision — highlighting how collaboration between early‑stage ventures and global tech leaders accelerates innovation and creates lasting impact.
This moment placed AiMerch on one of the world’s most influential platforms, reinforcing our position at the forefront of AI and commerce.
Google for Startups Accelerator
May 2024
AiMerch was selected to join the prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders program, a global initiative dedicated to empowering high‑potential, female‑founded ventures.
During the program, AiMerch refined its go-to-market strategy and scaled its AI capabilities with guidance from Google mentors, while building connections across a global founder and investor community.
The program culminated in Demo Day 2024, where AiMerch was showcased among the world’s most promising startups. Being part of Google for Startups validated our vision and positioned AiMerch within a powerful global network of innovators and investors driving the future of AI and commerce.
Recognized by Stanford Ecopreneurship
Mar 2024
Our Founder & CEO Anna Vladymyrska has been honored within Stanford’s Ecopreneurship Track (SIF‑Eco) — a Benioff Ecopreneur Fund initiative run with the Doerr School of Sustainability and the Graduate School of Business.
This recognition underscores AiMerch’s impact‑driven mission: applying AI and computer vision to transform food and retail, reduce waste, and improve efficiency — strengthened by access to Stanford’s network of faculty, sustainability leaders, and impact investors.
HearstLab Pitch Finalist
Mar 2024
AiMerch was selected as a finalist at the HearstLab Pitch competition in New York City, joining a cohort of standout female‑founded ventures recognized for innovation and impact.
Our Founder & CEO Anna Vladymyrska presented AiMerch’s vision for transforming retail and food commerce through AI‑powered computer vision, standing alongside inspiring founders from across industries.
The HearstLab program — backed by Hearst, one of the world’s leading global media, information, and services companies — is dedicated to accelerating women‑led startups by providing capital, strategic partnerships, and access to Hearst’s vast network.
AiMerch CEO Anna Vladymyrska on Stage with Google Leadership
Mar 2024
On March 27, CEO Anna Vladymyrska joined Google Cloud COO Francis deSouza and Google DeepMind leaders at Google’s San Francisco HQ. The discussion focused on pragmatic AI for retail and how partnerships accelerate measurable results. Together, we outlined near‑term milestones for deploying AI safely and effectively at scale.
Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Finalist
Mar 2024
AiMerch was proudly selected as a finalist in the Women Founders Network (WFN) 2024 Fast Pitch competition, an elite program that showcases high‑potential, female‑led startups to a distinguished audience of investors, operators, and industry leaders.
Our CEO & Co‑Founder Anna Vladymyrska presented AiMerch’s breakthrough AI‑powered computer vision technology that delivers 98% accuracy in retail shelf data collection for CPG distributors — driving efficiency, precision, and measurable impact in global commerce.
Being named a finalist at WFN elevated AiMerch’s story onto a national stage and opened new opportunities for mentorship, partnerships, and investment — highlighting both our technology leadership and our commitment to empowering women founders shaping the future of innovation.
The Serial Winners
of Global Innovation
Winners of Techstars, Google for Startups, and other Global Accelerators
