Descript was founded in 2017 by Andrew Mason (yes, the same guy who started Groupon). The company’s mission is to simplify audio and video editing so that anyone — not just professionals with expensive software — can create high-quality content.
vidIQ was founded in 2011 by Rob Sandie and Todd Troxell with a simple mission: to help YouTube creators grow smarter and faster. Over the years, it’s become a go-to growth partner for creators at every level — from hobby vloggers testing the waters to media companies managing dozens of channels.