DeafTawk, a trailblazing tech startup dedicated to transforming communication accessibility for the global deaf community, is proud to announce its triumphant win in the “Community Services – Inclusion and Community” category at the prestigious HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2023. This award stands as a testament to DeafTawk’s unwavering commitment to uplifting deaf individuals and working towards building an inclusive world.
The P@SHA ICT Awards 2023, organized by the Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA), serves as a platform that consistently recognizes companies pioneering technology innovation. These awards celebrate the extraordinary creativity, innovation, and excellence displayed by indigenous Pakistani innovators in the dynamic field of Information and Communications Technologies.
Ali Mehdi, Chief Financial Officer of DeafTawk, expressed his delight at the recognition, stating, “We are glad that DeafTawk’s efforts are being observed and valued by Pakistan’s tech industry, the very place where our journey began. This award further strengthens our resolve to leverage technology and find innovative solutions for the communication challenges especially just before launching our revolutionary AI product, DT360, in the US market.”
DT360, DeafTawk’s upcoming AI product, promises to be a game-changer, ushering inclusivity into various industries, including travel and tourism, content creation, banking, telecom, and web accessibility for the deaf community.
DeafTawk, founded in Pakistan with its headquarters in Singapore, has extended its operations to Sri Lanka, Denmark, and Puerto Rico. Ali Mehdi has played a pivotal role in expanding the startup’s reach, venturing into new markets, and securing the necessary funding for sustainability and growth. His role remains instrumental in the company’s ambitious plans for further expansion, notably the imminent launch of the revolutionary AI product, DT360, set to serve diverse markets, including B2C, B2B, and B2G.
Ali Shabbar, CEO of DeafTawk, praised Ali Mehdi’s contributions, remarking, “Mehdi has been a great asset to the company over the years. His understanding of DeafTawk’s vision and business model coupled with his ability to grasp unit economics, and keen financial acumen have significantly influenced our investment and growth decisions. His unwavering commitment to bridging the gap for the deaf community, together with his expanded role in the United States, will undoubtedly make a substantial contribution to launching our revolutionary product.”
The DeafTawk team looks forward to a future brimming with innovation and inclusivity in the space of sign language interpretation, driven by Ali Mehdi’s leadership and DT360’s groundbreaking potential. Launched in 2018, DeafTawk is on a mission to empower the deaf community of Pakistan by bridging the communication gap between them and the rest of society through digital technology. The startup has created an online solution for the connectivity of the deaf community with qualified sign language interpreters, while also working on building the capacity of sign language interpreters for quality services. In addition to online interpretation, the startup also provides on-premises and content interpretation services. With significant growth and traction in Pakistan, the startup is now expanding its operations to Singapore, Europe, and the USA.
For additional information, visit DeafTawk’s website: www.deaftawk.com
