Sanas AI: Leading the Way in Accent Translation, Recognized as Technology Leader of 2024

It’s with immense pride that I announce Sanas has been named the Technology Leader of 2024 for Accent Translation Solutions in North America by Frost & Sullivan. This award is a monumental achievement, reflecting the dedication of our team, the trust of our customers, and the support of our partners who believe in our mission to improve communication worldwide and build a more understanding world.

A Milestone and a New Category in Communication

‍This recognition is a validation of the transformative work we’re doing to reshape global communication. Sanas isn’t simply introducing new technology; we’re building a category that facilitates clear, bias-free interactions across cultures and languages. 

From Humble Beginnings to a Mission for Global Communication

‍Our journey began with a simple belief: everyone should be able to communicate and access opportunities, regardless of where they’re from or how they sound. This vision was inspired by a close friend and Stanford classmate, Raul Garcia, who faced accent-related bias as a skilled call center agent. Raul was forced to change his accent to sound more American. For us, it is about enabling people to control how they sound so that they can be better understood. With Sanas, they can sound American, Indian, British, French, Filipino or more without having to change their original accent. You don’t have to alter your style, adapt your accent, or lose your unique voice. We built a company grounded in the belief that effective communication can change lives and open doors for everyone, everywhere. This unlocks unparalleled opportunities while preserving a person’s linguistic identity. 

The Real Impact: Beyond Just Accent

Sanas started as a vision born in a college dorm room, with just a few of us, no funding, no employees, and a challenging road ahead. Our mission wasn’t always easily understood. For those who haven’t faced accent bias, the urgency of this issue may not seem apparent. But as immigrants, we’ve seen firsthand how accent bias can limit opportunities and take a personal toll. We were set in achieving our mission, knowing this technology will change lives.

Today, we’re building a world where agents who once struggled to be understood now have a tool that allows them to connect with customers without feeling judged or needing to change the way they speak. Sanas has become more than just a solution; it’s a bridge for those overlooked by society and impacted by accent bias, offering them improved career opportunities in the comfort of their own voice.

Looking Ahead: A Future Focused on Communication

‍While this award is a significant milestone, it’s only the beginning. Sanas aims to create a speech understandability suite that expands beyond accents empowering people to choose their voice and unlock new opportunities. Stay tuned—exciting developments are on the horizon, and we can’t wait to share what’s next.

Thank you to Frost & Sullivan. Here’s to a world of opportunities.

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Read the report here