Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
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OhMD's CEO, Ethan Bechtel, explains how they built their entire AI healthcare platform on Twilio. IVR, SMS, voice, video, and a handoff system that escalates to real humans when conversations get complex.
Part of the Twilio AI Startup Searchlight series.
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π¬ Watch the full interview: youtu.be/EClVLx7xwGQ
OhMD's CEO, Ethan Bechtel, explains how they built their entire AI healthcare platform on Twilio. IVR, SMS, voice, video, and a handoff system that escalates to real humans when conversations get complex.
Part of the Twilio AI Startup Searchlight series.
β Sign up for a Twilio account here: twil.io/trytwilio-yt
β Subscribe for more TwilioDevs Content: twil.io/sub-twiliodevs
β Join the Twilio Discord: twil.io/devs-discord
#Twilio #AIAgent #VoiceAI #HealthcareAI #AIStartupSearchlight #Shorts








![All about phone numbers - Twilio Liftoff Messaging
Confused by all the different phone number options for business messaging? Youre not alone! In this lesson, we break down local numbers, toll-free numbers, and shortcodes to help you understand whats right for your SMS campaigns. Learn the pros, cons, and best use cases so you can reach your customers effectively and build trust with every message.
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Key Topics:
π± Differences between local, toll-free, and shortcode numbers
πΈ Cost, speed, and compliance considerations for each option
π Best use cases for marketing, alerts, and support
π’ Building trust and credibility through number choice
Learn more:
Phone Numbers [Twilio Docs]: https://twil.io/lo-messaging-num
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Why number types matter for messaging
0:37 Local numbers (A2P 10DLC) explained
1:35 Benefits and use cases for local numbers
2:28 Toll-free numbers overview
3:02 Why choose toll-free and how to verify
3:42 Introduction to shortcodes
4:36 When to use shortcodes and their advantages
5:11 Shortcode costs and application process
5:22 Compliance and planning for business messaging All about phone numbers - Twilio Liftoff Messaging](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/byRY_4G0T5E/mqdefault.jpg)

