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Jeenie Earns Spot on Bonfire’s “Rise 50” List of Purpose‑Driven Startups

Washington D.C., May 1– Jeenie's Direct-To-Interpreter (DTI) platform, which revolutionized the language services industry, has been named to Bonfire’s inaugural Rise 50 list of purpose‑driven startups for 2025. Jeenie’s ability to connect users directly on video (or audio) to certified, HIPAA‑trained interpreters in hundreds of languages in under 8 seconds, from any device, 24/7, has dramatically changed the way doctors and patients communicate, markedly improving patient outcomes.

Selected as one of only ten companies in the “Access & Opportunity” impact category, Jeenie was honored for its core mission: “to give a voice to the vulnerable, empowering humans everywhere through communication for equitable access to life‑saving and life‑changing needs.” Bonfire's Rise 50 celebrates 50 pre‑seed to Series B companies that “walk the walk” on purpose while building high‑growth businesses. 

 

“Being named to the Rise 50 list affirms what drives every decision we make at Jeenie: language should never be a barrier to care,” said Kirsten Brecht Baker, Co‑Founder & CEO of Jeenie. “This recognition fuels our commitment to place a live, qualified interpreter in the palm of anyone’s hand—anytime, anywhere.”
-Kirsten Brecht Baker (CEO & Cofounder)

The honor comes on the heels of Jeenie’s recent Silver Stevie® Award for Company of the Year (Health Products & Services) in the 2025 American Business Awards®, further validating the company’s impact and rapid growth. 

 

 

About Jeenie

When every second counts, Jeenie offers world-class medical interpreters in over 300 languages on its remote interpreting platform. Clients are matched instantly to vetted, live interpreters 24/7. Any device. Anywhere. Anytime.

 

About Bonfire & the Rise 50 List

Bonfire is a brand strategy agency and creative community that helps purpose‑led companies ignite growth through storytelling. The Rise 50 list showcases early‑stage startups whose public mission statements and founder stories demonstrate measurable social or environmental impact across five categories: Access & Opportunity, Climate & Clean Tech, Community & Social Impact, Healthcare & Wellness, and Future of Technology. 

 

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