We built a cutting-edge speech-to-text model that outperformed solutions from industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI. This is the story of how we identified a market gap, defined what makes "the best model," and turned our vision into a successful business.
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In this talk, I’ll share my personal journey of how we started our own business and built an innovative audio (speech-to-text) model that outperformed the offerings of industry giants like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI. I’ll discuss how we identified a crucial gap in the market, carried out in-depth analysis to define what makes "the best model," and overcame the challenges of competing with established players. This story is about determination, creativity, and the power of a focused vision, showing that even small teams can achieve big results when they find the right opportunities.
Alius Petraška is an experienced Architect with a proven track record of delivering world-class enterprise solutions and leading process automation and transformation initiatives. During his tenure at IBM, Alius played a pivotal role in implementing innovative technologies for globally recognized enterprises, driving operational efficiency and optimizing business processes at scale.
Currently, Alius serves as the CTO and technology driver behind isLucid, a cutting-edge company leveraging AI to enhance spoken communication and integrate it seamlessly into customers' internal systems. Under his leadership, isLucid’s solutions are automating processes in contact centers across telecom, insurance, and retail industries, significantly boosting operational efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.
With deep technical expertise and a passion for innovation, Alius is committed to fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and driving transformative change across industries.