Nagish

Nagish is an innovative startup that has developed an AI-powered accessibility platform to make communication more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Founded in 2021 by Tomer Aharoni and Alon Ezer, Nagish offers a suite of tools for accessible communication over the phone, in person, and in the workplace. The company's flagship product is an AI-driven speech-to-text and text-to-speech phone app that provides real-time, accurate transcription of spoken language into text. Nagish allows users to make and receive calls using their existing phone numbers without the need for human interpreters, stenographers, or captioning assistants.

The Nagish app features customizable text display options, an intuitive interface that replaces native phone apps, and voice modulation capabilities. It supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Hebrew, and Italian. Users can add custom words to a personal dictionary to improve transcription accuracy for names and specialized terminology. The app also includes features like quick responses, a built-in spam filter, profanity blocking, and the ability to save call transcripts locally. In January 2024, Nagish received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide telecommunication relay services in the US.

Key customers and partnerships

Nagish has formed partnerships with several major enterprises, including Comcast, Pfizer, NBCUniversal, and Amazon. The company's services are integrated into Comcast's communication solutions, and Amazon utilizes Nagish to support communication for deaf employees in its logistics centers. As of July 2024, Nagish reported that tens of thousands of individuals worldwide were using its platform. The company aims to expand globally and has plans to enter markets like Canada, Japan, and Australia.