What is Belstad?
Belstad is an AI-powered nonpartisan news app focusing on transparency, digestibility, and ease-of-use. Users can read briefings on events in real-time, with the ability to ask follow-ups, expand on key terms, see where all information came from, and more.
Problem
Users face challenges in accessing transparent and digestible news content in real-time.
Key Drawbacks: Difficulty in obtaining comprehensive briefings, lack of clarity on event details, limited interaction opportunities.
Solution
A news app with AI technology for real-time, nonpartisan news delivery.
Core Features: Real-time event briefings, follow-up interaction options, detailed explanations on key terms, transparent sources.
Customers
User Persona: Individuals seeking transparent news updates, frequent news readers, professionals requiring real-time information.
Specifically, News Enthusiasts, Journalists, Analysts, Researchers.
Unique Features
Focus on nonpartisan content delivery.
Emphasis on transparency, digestibility, and real-time updates.
User Comments
Provides concise and timely news updates.
Transparent sourcing enhances credibility.
Impressive interaction options for better understanding.
Easy-to-use interface for quick access to information.
Appreciated for clarity and unbiased content.
Traction
Belstad has reached 100k downloads within the first month of launch.
Featured on major news outlets such as CNN, BBC, and The New York Times.
Received $500k in seed funding for expansion.
Market Size
$381.3 billion was the estimated global revenue of the news industry in 2020.
The digital news sector alone was valued at $161.4 billion in the same year.
