Author: Courtney Jacobs

  • SalesE Announces Affiliate Partnership with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)

    SalesE Announces Affiliate Partnership with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)

    Virginia Beach, VA – April 28, 2025 — SalesE, a leading provider of AI-driven workflow automation solutions for manufacturing and distribution, is excited to announce its new affiliate partnership with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW). This collaboration marks an important step in SalesE’s mission to support and accelerate innovation within the distribution industry.

    NAW is one of the most respected trade associations representing the $8 trillion wholesale distribution industry. Its members span a wide range of sectors, from industrial and commercial supplies to technology and healthcare. As an affiliate partner, SalesE joins a prestigious network of organizations committed to advancing the operational excellence, profitability, and long-term success of distributors across North America.

    Through this partnership, SalesE will bring its specialized expertise in process automation, AI integration, and dynamic pricing strategies to NAW’s extensive membership. SalesE’s technology is designed specifically for the needs of distributors, enabling organizations to automate critical sales operations like quote generation, opportunity assignment, customer engagement, and pricing updates to help companies respond faster, operate more efficiently, and protect their margins in an increasingly competitive market.

    “We are honored to become an affiliate partner with NAW, an organization that stands at the forefront of supporting the wholesale distribution industry,” said Jeana Feely, Founder and CEO of SalesE. “Distributors are navigating an era of rapid technological change, and our goal is to equip them with the tools they need to not only keep pace but to lead. Together with NAW, we look forward to driving innovation, strengthening operational capabilities, and helping members unlock new growth opportunities.”

    SalesE’s alignment with NAW will include thought leadership contributions, educational resources, and collaboration on initiatives that highlight the transformative potential of technology within distribution. By leveraging AI, rules-based automation, and ERP/CRM integrations, SalesE helps distributors streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase revenue while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to a changing economic environment.

    This partnership underscores both organizations’ shared commitment to empowering the distribution sector with next-generation solutions and insights that fuel long-term, sustainable success.

    About SalesE
    SalesE (formerly ALN Technology) is a Virginia-based technology company specializing in AI-powered workflow automation for the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Its platform integrates business rules logic with advanced AI/ML capabilities to streamline historically manual processes, enabling companies to enhance speed, accuracy, and scalability.

    About NAW
    The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is the national voice of the wholesale distribution industry, representing more than 30,000 companies and employing over 5.9 million people. NAW provides advocacy, leadership, and business services to help distributors thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive global economy.

  • SalesE Awarded Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) Grant from VIPC for Innovative Technology

    SalesE Awarded Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) Grant from VIPC for Innovative Technology

    Virginia Beach, VA – April 28, 2025 — SalesE, formerly known as ALN Technology, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) grant, administered by the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC). This award recognizes SalesE’s innovative technology solutions and their potential to make a significant impact on the economy of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    SalesE specializes in AI-driven workflow automation tailored for the manufacturing and distribution industries. By seamlessly integrating structured and unstructured data into decision-ready formats, SalesE’s platform accelerates historically manual processes such as quote generation, opportunity management, and dynamic pricing strategies. Through its proprietary blend of business rules infrastructure and cutting-edge AI/ML models, SalesE enables companies to operate with greater efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

    The CCF grant will support SalesE’s continued development and commercialization efforts, helping to expand its capabilities and accelerate its deployment across key industries within Virginia. The grant underscores the Commonwealth’s commitment to fostering high-impact technologies that drive economic growth, create high-quality jobs, and position Virginia as a leader in technological innovation.

    “We are deeply honored to receive the CCF grant from VIPC,” said Jeana Feely, Founder and CEO of SalesE. “This award is a testament to the hard work of our team and the transformative potential of our technology. We are committed to driving meaningful economic impact in Virginia and beyond by helping businesses modernize their operations through AI and automation.”

    SalesE’s innovations address critical needs for process efficiency in the manufacturing and distribution sectors — industries that serve as essential pillars of Virginia’s economy. By equipping businesses with advanced technology solutions, SalesE is poised to play a key role in strengthening the region’s industrial base, supporting job creation, and enhancing the Commonwealth’s competitiveness on a national and global scale.

    The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) administers the CCF program to advance promising technologies developed by Virginia-based entrepreneurs, startups, and university researchers. The CCF grant awarded to SalesE highlights the Commonwealth’s dedication to supporting innovation ecosystems that generate tangible, scalable economic value.

    About SalesE
    SalesE (formerly ALN Technology) is a technology company headquartered in Virginia, specializing in AI-powered workflow automation for the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Its core platform automates complex, manual processes, enabling organizations to increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and adapt quickly in today’s dynamic market environments.


    About Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)

    Connecting innovators with opportunitiesVIPC operates as the nonprofit corporation on behalf of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority (VIPA). VIPA / VIPC is Virginia’s designated authority for leading innovation and economic development in the Commonwealth of Virginia through research, commercialization, and technology advancement; entrepreneurship, startup, and venture capital growth; and regional ecosystem, innovation network, and industry sector expansion. As part of its operations, VIPC helps attract and catalyze private investment into early-stage startup companies, provides research and technology commercialization grants to universities and entrepreneurs, and offers resource and funding support for entrepreneurial ecosystems, innovation networks, and public-private partnerships at local, state, federal levels. For more information, please visit www.VIPC.org.

  • ALN Technology is Now SalesE

    ALN Technology is Now SalesE

    Virginia Beach, VA – April 28, 2025 — ALN Technology is now SalesE.

    This brand evolution reflects the growth of our company, the expanded capabilities of our platform, and our sharpened focus on the future of sales process automation for manufacturing and distribution. Over the past two years, we’ve worked closely with our customers to solve some of the most complex challenges facing high-volume sales organizations, building solutions that combine the power of AI, rules-based logic, and seamless ERP integration.

    The name SalesE, short for Sales Efficiency, better captures the core of what we deliver:

    • Intelligent, automated quote generation with ReplyAI
    • Streamlined opportunity and team management with Sales Desk
    • Highly accurate, AI + rules-driven dynamic pricing with our Dynamic Price Engine

    Our mission remains the same: to simplify complexity, accelerate decision-making, and enable scalable growth for sales organizations operating in demanding, high-precision industries.

    What’s changing?

    Our Name: Moving forward, you’ll see us as SalesE across all communications, materials, and platforms.

    Our Brand: Expect a refreshed look and feel that reflects our innovative, agile approach to helping businesses succeed with real-world AI.

    Our Vision: As SalesE, we are even more committed to leading the way in process automation by combining the best of deterministic rules-based frameworks with cutting-edge AI/ML/RAG technologies.

    What’s staying the same?

    Our Team: The same experts you know and trust are here, continuing to support you with the highest standards of service and technical excellence.

    Our Commitment: We will continue to deliver reliable, customized, and transformative solutions, driving measurable results for your business.

    This is just the beginning. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing exciting new product updates, partnerships, and expanded capabilities under the SalesE brand.

    We’re thrilled to move into this next chapter with you. Thank you for being part of our journey.

    Welcome to SalesE, where the future of sales efficiency begins.

  • Spotlight: Jeana Feely and ALN Technology Featured in Washington Business Journal

    Spotlight: Jeana Feely and ALN Technology Featured in Washington Business Journal

    We’re excited to share that our founder, Jeana Feely, and SalesE formerlyALN Technology were recently featured in the Washington Business Journal!

    The article highlights the journey through 757 Accelerate’s Cohort 7, where we worked to expanded our AI-driven platform to help distribution companies improve process automation and sales efficiency. Jeana shared her vision for making automation accessible and impactful for distribution companies of all sizes — and how the support from 757 Accelerate helped take SalesE to the next level.

    Read the full article here.

    We’re proud of how far we’ve come and excited for what’s ahead!

  • AI, Manufacturing, and the Future: Jeana Feely Shares Insights

    AI, Manufacturing, and the Future: Jeana Feely Shares Insights

    Our founder, Jeana Feely, was recently featured on the Enterprise Podcast Network, where she shared her insights on how AI is transforming the manufacturing marketplace.

    In the interview, Jeana discussed the growing impact of AI across industries, future trends shaping manufacturing, and how SalesE is helping companies streamline customer service and sales through automation. Her perspective highlights both the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid technological change.

    Listen to the full conversation here.

    We’re proud to have a founder who is leading the conversation on innovation and the future of business!

  • 757 Accelerate

    757 Accelerate

    Last year, our company had the incredible opportunity to be part of 757 Accelerate’s Cohort 7. Out of a record-breaking 158 applicants, we were honored to be one of just nine startups selected for this highly competitive program.

    Over the 10-week accelerator, we had access to a strong network of mentors, resources, and peer entrepreneurs — all of which helped us sharpen our AI-driven solutions for customer service and sales efficiency. The experience pushed us to grow faster, think bigger, and build stronger foundations for the future.

    We’re proud to have been part of such a dynamic and diverse cohort, and we’re excited to carry the lessons and momentum forward.

    You can read the original announcement here.

    Thank you to 757 Accelerate, our mentors, and the Hampton Roads innovation community for supporting our journey!