Crowd gathers for Babel Street ribbon cutting ceremony in Starkville, Mississippi
A large crowd gathers to celebrate the grand opening of Babel Street’s new innovation center in Starkville, Mississippi, highlighting the company’s commitment to growth and technology advancement in the region.
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Babel Street, Inc., a leading data-to-knowledge company, has officially opened its cutting-edge innovation center in Starkville, Mississippi. The new facility, located on the top two floors of 301 East Main Street in downtown Starkville, marks a significant expansion for Babel Street’s technical development team and reinforces its deep ties to Mississippi State University (MSU).
The move to the newly acquired property of the MSU Research and Technology Corporation underscores the strong partnership between Babel Street and the university. Babel Street proudly employs numerous MSU alumni, including its Chief Technology Officer, Shon Myatt, who was recognized as a 2019 Mississippi Top in Tech honoree. This close collaboration fosters a dynamic environment for innovation and talent development within the region.
Babel Street has experienced remarkable growth over the past two years, increasing its workforce by over 100%. The state-of-the-art Babel Street innovation center spans 8,750 square feet and will serve as the central hub for all of the company’s technology teams. This expanded space nearly doubles the previous footprint, providing ample room for its 35 Mississippi-based employees and accommodating future growth.
“Starkville, Mississippi, is deeply ingrained in our company’s history and the personal stories of many within our team,” stated Jeffery Chapman, CEO of Babel Street. “As we sought a new space to accommodate our substantial growth, remaining in Starkville and contributing to the thriving local tech ecosystem was paramount. Our strong alliance with Mississippi State University across various departments made their downtown facility an ideal choice. This relocation signifies an exciting new chapter of innovation and our unwavering dedication to empowering organizations worldwide with knowledge that transcends geographical and linguistic barriers.”
Julie Jordan, Mississippi State University Interim Vice President for Research and Economic Development, engages in conversation with Jeffery Chapman, Babel Street CEO, during the grand opening event of Babel Street’s new innovation center in downtown Starkville, emphasizing the collaborative spirit between the university and the company.
Throughout the year, Babel Street employees frequently visit the Starkville innovation center to engage in crucial discussions on product development and project execution with the local team. The newly designed office space boasts an open concept layout and numerous collaborative workspaces, strategically designed to enhance communication and stimulate innovation. The downtown location also provides employees with convenient access to a diverse array of restaurants within walking distance, enriching their work environment. Adding to the unique atmosphere, the center includes an arcade area, encouraging employees to relax and foster creativity.
“The Babel Street innovation center is an exceptional addition to our new downtown building,” commented David R. Shaw, Provost and executive vice president at MSU. “Babel Street stands at the forefront of cross-lingual search, text analytics, and data analysis technologies, effectively utilizing these advancements to positively impact the global landscape. We eagerly anticipate the groundbreaking innovations that will emerge from Babel Street’s new innovation center.”
To delve deeper into Babel Street and its groundbreaking work, please visit www.babelstreet.com or explore their professional network at https://www.linkedin.com/company/babel-street/.
About Babel Street
Babel Street is recognized globally as a leading data-to-knowledge company. Their sophisticated technology empowers clients to efficiently identify, organize, and analyze vast amounts of data, regardless of its origin or language. Babel Street’s innovative products streamline the transformation of raw data into actionable knowledge by automatically translating client-selected data from over 200 languages into their preferred language. Babel Street software rapidly deciphers all publicly accessible and private data sources, enabling clients to maximize the effectiveness of their decision-making processes. Babel Street’s powerful tools allow analysts to effortlessly filter information for a wide range of applications, from identifying broad consumer and social trends to detecting threats to public safety or individual well-being. The company provides organizations with the critical ability to activate relevant data and respond with unprecedented speed. Babel Street is a privately held company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with additional offices in London and Canberra. For further details, please visit www.babelstreet.com.
About the MSU Research & Technology Corporation
The Mississippi State University Research & Technology Corporation (RTC) operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering, developing, and managing enterprises stemming from university research and technological innovations. The RTC aims to capitalize on opportunities for scientific, educational, and economic advancement. A core focus of the RTC is safeguarding university personnel, intellectual property, and assets as the university actively supports and expands its comprehensive research initiatives. For more information on MSU, Mississippi’s premier university, please visit www.msstate.edu.
