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About us
The Whispp team closely collaborates with speech therapists and other professionals to develop a solution for people with voice disorders.
Worldwide, 300 million people suffer from a voice disability or stutter severely. It has a significant impact on their daily lives, work and happiness.
Challenges we address
Conditions like laryngeal cancer, vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia, cerebral palsy, presbyphonia, recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), muscle tension dysphonia (MTD), and Parkinson’s disease are among the many challenges faced by those living with voice disorders. Whispp is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to empower and transform their communication experience.
Our vision
We envision a world where everyone can communicate effortlessly, regardless of their voice challenges. By turning affected or whispered voices into clear, natural speech, Whispp empowers individuals to connect confidently in any situation. Our mission is to enhance everyday communication with cutting-edge technology, enabling people to reclaim their voices and express themselves.
Media coverage
Whispp has been featured and celebrated in various prestigious platforms for its innovative approach to accessibility.
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Awards & achievements
We are proud to have secured key awards and achievements that have fueled our mission to revolutionize voice accessibility:
Whispp Secures a Place on Forbes 2025 Accessibility 100 List
Recognized as one of the world’s top impact-makers in accessibility We are proud to announce that...
Whispp Wins at NN Social Innovation Startup Award in Bilbao
Last night in Bilbao was an unforgettable celebration of innovation and impact at the NN Social...
Whispp Named TIME’s Best Invention of 2024
A Simple Idea with a Powerful Purpose In 2018, Whispp was born from a straightforward yet...
Whispp Joins the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Ecosystem
Whispp is excited to announce that we are now part of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, a...
Whispp Honored as One of the Most Promising Startups at the Gerard & Anton Awards 2024
Yesterday, Whispp had the honor of attending the tenth presentation of the Gerard & Anton...
Highlights from Mobile World Congress: Whispp Among 4YFN Finalists and Award Winners
This year’s Mobile World Congress and 4YFN (4 Years From Now) event proved to be an exciting...
Publications
Explore our latest articles, research, and insights showcasing the impact of Whispp’s technology on voice accessibility and innovation.
Whispp Now Listed on Living Made Easy – Europe’s Largest Assistive Technology Platform
We are pleased to announce that Whispp's assistive voice app is officially listed on Living Made...
Empowering Every Voice on World Voice Day 2025
Roger's Journey with Whispp Roger Gillespie knows what it's like to live without a voice — not...
Whispp featured in Quote
This month, Whispp was featured in Quote.An enormous business magazine. Bold headlines. Big...
Technology Should Remove Barriers, Not Create Them
At this year’s 4YFN (4 Years From Now) conference in Barcelona, Whispp CEO Joris Castermans took...
Whispp Returns to MWC Barcelona 2025 with Live Voice AI Breakthroughs
From March 3–6, Whispp is back at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025, hosted by GSMA,...
Hello from CES 2025 in Las Vegas!
We’re live from CES 2025—the world’s largest technology event—where Whispp is showcasing the...
Our team
On the left is Joris Castermans, CEO and Co-founder, whose personal experience with stuttering drives Whispp’s mission to empower those with speech and voice disorders. On the right is Akash Raj Komarlu, CTO and Co-founder, whose AI expertise powers Whispp’s advanced, user-friendly technology.
Together with their team, they combine personal insight and technical innovation to redefine voice accessibility.
Tatsu Matsushima
AI Researcher & Developer
Thom Leenman
Software Engineer
Sylvia van Berge Henegouwen
CGO
Maurin Voshol
AI Researcher & Developer
Kenjiro Lolling
Program Marketing Manager
Jasper Siebelink
AI & Mobile Engineer
Zino Schubert
Technical Support
Karolina Hes
AI Researcher & Developer
Johannah O’mahony
AI Researcher & Developer
Sarah Clarke
Project Manager
Naomi Lolling
Product Design Intern
Our partners
Whispp is a Dutch startup. We believe it is important to work in an ethically and scientifically based manner. That is why we work together with the following patient associations, professional organizations and academic partners.
