Jellyvision

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The Jellyvision Lab, Inc.
TypePrivate
IndustrySoftware industry
Founded1989; 33 years ago (1989)
FounderHarry Gottlieb
Headquarters
Chicago
,
US
Key people
Amanda Lannert (CEO)
Websitejellyvision.com

The Jellyvision Lab, Inc. is an American software company based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1989, and as a video game development company by Harry Gottlieb in 1995, Jellyvision has since transitioned to creating benefits guidance software.  

History[]

Jellyvision was originally founded in 1989 as an educational media company, later pivoting to develop video games.[1] Founder Harry Gottlieb created the CD-ROM game You Don't Know Jack in 1995, which became a massive success and established a franchise of You Don’t Know Jack titles from 1995 to 1998. Facing a major shift in the computer game market, as players moved from personal computers to home consoles, Jellyvision shuttered in 2001.

Later that year, Gottlieb launched a new company called the Jellyvision Lab, with a focus on developing business software inspired by You Don’t Know Jack's voice-driven interface. In 2009, Jellyvision developed the first version of ALEX, an interactive conversation that helps employees choose their benefits.[2] The success of ALEX spurred Jellyvision's growth, and as of 2019 is the company's primary business focus, expanding to offer an interactive HSA product and year-round financial guidance.[3]

In 2008, the original Jellyvision Games was relaunched as a subsidiary of the Jellyvision Lab. It spun off into its own company in 2011, and rebranded as Jackbox Games in 2013.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Sarkar, Samit (June 5, 2013). "You Don't Know Jack developer Jellyvision rebrands itself as Jackbox Games". Polygon. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  2. ^ "About Us – History of ALEX". May 30, 2017. Archived from the original on May 30, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  3. ^ "Interactive Employee Communication Software - Jellyvision". Jellyvision.com. Retrieved July 17, 2019.

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