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When was GRID founded?

GRID was founded in 2018 in Reykjavík, Iceland, by a group of seasoned entrepreneurs and software experts led by Hjalmar Gislason, a fifth time founder with extensive experience in data and analytics. Before founding GRID, Hjalmar founded several software companies, including DataMarket, which provided data solutions to businesses and was acquired by Qlik in 2014.

What is the GRID spreadsheet engine, and what does it do?

GRID's spreadsheet engine is a web-based run-time engine, that can run even the most complex spreadsheet models with unparalleled speed and full compatibility with Excel and Google Sheets. In addition to calculations, the engine has a range of visualization, interactivity, cloud and editing capabilities. The engine can run in a web browser for fast interactions or server environment for API usage alike and uniquely supports integrations with LLMs (Large Language Models).

Who can benefit from using GRID’s technology?

GRID is useful for developers, businesses, and anyone looking to make complex spreadsheet models accessible and interactive online. It's especially valuable for projects at the intersection of AI and spreadsheets, such as integrating spreadsheet models with LLMs (Large Language Models) like ChatGPT by OpenAI.