Tech Optimist Episode #63: The Voice-Computer Revolution

Wispr is pioneering AI-powered voice dictation to transform how people interact with their devices

Alumni Ventures
2 min readOct 17, 2024

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In this episode, AV Senior Principal Naren Ramaswamy hosts a conversation with Tanay Kothari, CEO and Co-Founder of Wispr AI, to discuss the future of voice technology.

Wispr’s breakthrough product, Flow, is an AI-powered voice dictation platform designed to transform how people interact with their devices, making communication faster and more intuitive.

Tanay shares his vision for creating technology that fades into the background, allowing users to focus on being present. They explore the inefficiencies of traditional typing and how Flow, by leveraging natural speech, can significantly boost productivity.

Listen for an inspiring look at how voice interfaces are set to revolutionize human-computer interaction, pushing us toward a screenless future.

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