Tomer Aharoni

Tomer Aharoni is a visionary entrepreneur and technologist dedicated to leveraging AI for social good, specifically in making communication accessible for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. His passion stemmed from a personal realization of communication barriers and led him to co-found Nagish Inc., an FCC-certified company that provides real-time AI-powered speech-to-text and text-to-speech services, transforming phone calls for millions. nagish+3

His entrepreneurial journey with Nagish began as a hackathon project at Columbia University, demonstrating his ability to rapidly prototype and develop impactful solutions. This early success caught the attention of Google and later led to significant funding, highlighting his capability to translate innovative ideas into successful ventures with real-world applications. devpost+3

Tomer possesses a strong academic and technical background in Computer Science, with a Magna Cum Laude degree from Columbia University. His expertise extends to advanced areas such as Natural Language Processing, Internet of Things, deep learning, and AI-powered systems, as evidenced by his co-authored academic papers and work on autonomous drones. This solid technical foundation underpins his ability to build cutting-edge accessibility solutions. zeroproject+3

Beyond technical prowess, Tomer is driven by a deep commitment to inclusivity and social impact. His past experience as an Intelligence Analyst in the IDF and his continuous advocacy for the deaf community demonstrate a sense of purpose and leadership in addressing societal challenges through technology. zeroproject+2