Pioneering Speech AI
Our goal is to augment and empower human capabilities, ensuring that our speech-to-speech models serve to bring people into the workforce rather than replace them.
Founded in 2020, we are pioneers of real-time speech understanding technology. Our patented, market-leading AI-powered products break communication barriers so everyone can understand and be understood.
Our beginning
It began with a shared goal of reducing accent‑based discrimination. Now, Sanas has swiftly grown into the world’s first and now leading real‑time speech understanding platform.
2020: An Idea Among Friends
Stanford student, disillusioned by a contact center job, shares his experience with friends upon his return. Fellow students Max Serebryakov, Shawn Zhang, and Andrés Pérez Soderi start building Sanas.
2021: First Movers
Seed round funding from General Catalyst, Human Capital, and Quiet Capital launches the world’s first real‑time accent translation technology. Sharath Keshava Narayana joins as a co–founder.
2022: Expansion
Insight Partners leads $32M series A round with Google and Assurant Ventures; all seed investors also participate.
2023: More Users in More Cities
5,000 contact center agents across 25 cities using Sanas daily.
2024: Patent Granted
Sanas is granted broad patent for real‑time accent conversion AI technology (USA & India). The latest model is released and used by over 30,000 contact center agents and counting.
2025: Series B
Sanas raises $65M Series B funding, accelerating global adoption of our real‑time speech understanding technology.
We believe everyone has the right to retain their unique accent and proudly build our technology around this principle. Users speak naturally and simply turn Sanas on to modulate speech for enhanced clarity as needed.
Our Team
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Sharath Keshava Narayana, President and Sanas co-founder, brings over 20 years of enterprise software sales experience and AI expertise. A serial entrepreneur and prolific investor, he co-founded Observe.AI and invests through Carya Venture Partners. Sharath is committed to driving technological innovations and fostering inclusive communication globally.
Max Serebryakov, CEO and Sanas co-founder, is a Stanford-educated engineer dedicated to inclusivity. After witnessing accent bias against a friend, he founded Sanas to ensure every voice is heard and understood. Today, Sanas’s Real-time Accent Conversion technology champions diverse voices and dismantles communication barriers worldwide.
Shawn Zhang, CTO and Sanas co-founder, leverages his engineering expertise from Stanford’s AI Lab to pioneer AI-driven solutions. Inspired by a friend's experience with accent bias, Shawn co-founded Sanas. His leadership in AI research and development ensures Sanas’s technology transforms global communication to be more inclusive.
Anant Singh, Head of Global GTM at Sanas, has a proven track record in international business development and revenue growth at companies like Observe.AI and Akamai Technologies. Anant specializes in strategic partnerships, and his leadership drives the global expansion of Sanas's cutting-edge Accent Conversion technology.
Marty Sarim, our Chief Customer Officer, brings over 25 years of expertise in call center and enterprise communications. Renowned for his innovation and trailblazing, he started his career at a collection agency and quickly rose to CEO of global BPOs. Marty also serves as a Bay Area start-up advisor and board member.
Head of Product at Sanas, Monal has over 20 years of experience in strategic product, engineering and account management. Formerly at Datto and Unbxd, Monal excels in building fast growing products and strong client relationships. His dedication ensures Sanas delivers quality products so customers are empowered, maximizing value and success.
Saralynn, our Head of People, has over 18 years’ experience in HR and a master’s in employment law. Saralynn excels in scaling teams, driving engagement, and fostering people-focused cultures. Her expertise in tech startups enables her to navigate complex challenges while creating environments where employees thrive, fueling innovation and operational success at Sanas.
Ashish Kanoongo, our Head of Customer Success, excels in client relationship management and retention, demand generation and large business functions. Coming from Observe.AI, Happay, and Unbxd, Ashish’s strategic approach helps ensure client success, and his leadership supports the expansion and effectiveness of Sanas’s innovative technology.
Sabina Zaeimian, our Head of Finance, ensures the company’s financial health. Her expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategy drives Sanas’s growth and sustainability. Sabina’s meticulous approach supports Sanas's mission to revolutionize global communication through innovative technology.
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