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.
Awards & achievements
We are proud to have secured key awards and achievements that have fueled our mission to revolutionize voice accessibility:
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Publications
Explore our latest articles, research, and insights showcasing the impact of Whispp’s technology on voice accessibility and innovation.
Spotlight on Whispp: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Visits Booth at CES 2024
CES 2024 was buzzing with excitement as Whispp’s booth at the Netherlands Tech Pavilion received a...
Whispp Wins CES Innovation Award 2024 – Accessibility & AgeTech
We are thrilled to announce that Whispp has been honored with the CES Innovation Award 2024 for...
The Global AI Race, as featured in Financieel Dagblad
In a recent feature by Financieel Dagblad, the spotlight was on the accelerating race in...
World Stutter Day 2023
Many of us take the ease and flow of their speech for granted, but every conversation is a...
Whispp Featured on Popular Tech Podcast
We're excited to announce that Whispp was recently featured in a captivating episode hosted by...
Partnership Dr. Matt Coler
Whispp is happy to announce its collaboration with Dr. Matt Coler, the Director of the MSc Voice...
Our team
On the right 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 left 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
Malou Dusseldorp
Speech Therapist
Zino Schubert
Technical Support
Mariia Zamyrove
AI Research 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.