DeafTawk, an innovative tech startup focused on enhancing communication accessibility for the global deaf community, has proudly won the “Community Services – Inclusion and Community” category at the esteemed HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2023. This recognition highlights DeafTawk’s dedication to empowering deaf individuals and fostering an inclusive society.
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The P@SHA ICT Awards, hosted by the Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA), acknowledge companies leading in technological innovation. These awards celebrate the ingenuity, creativity, and excellence demonstrated by Pakistani innovators in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
Ali Mehdi, DeafTawk’s Chief Financial Officer, expressed his excitement about the recognition, stating,
We are thrilled that DeafTawk’s efforts are being acknowledged by Pakistan’s tech industry, where our journey began. This award bolsters our commitment to using technology to create innovative solutions for communication challenges, especially as we prepare to launch our groundbreaking AI product, DT360, in the US market.
DT360, DeafTawk’s forthcoming AI product, is poised to revolutionize accessibility across various sectors such as travel and tourism, content creation, banking, telecommunications, and web accessibility for the deaf community.
Founded in Pakistan and headquartered in Singapore, DeafTawk has expanded its operations to Sri Lanka, Denmark, and Puerto Rico. Ali Mehdi has been instrumental in growing the company’s global presence, exploring new markets, and securing funding to ensure its sustainability and expansion. His role is crucial in driving DeafTawk’s ambitious plans, particularly with the upcoming launch of DT360, which will serve business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B), and business-to-government (B2G) markets.
DeafTawk’s CEO, Ali Shabbar, commended Ali Mehdi’s contributions, saying, “Mehdi has been a valuable asset to the company. His understanding of DeafTawk’s vision and business model, combined with his financial expertise, has greatly influenced our investment and growth strategies. His dedication to bridging the communication gap for the deaf community, along with his expanding role in the United States, will play a key role in launching our innovative product.”
Looking ahead, the DeafTawk team is excited about the future of sign language interpretation, driven by Ali Mehdi’s leadership and the transformative potential of DT360. Established in 2018, DeafTawk is committed to empowering Pakistan’s deaf community by closing the communication gap with the wider society through digital solutions. The startup provides an online platform connecting the deaf community with qualified sign language interpreters and is also working to improve the quality of interpreter services. Alongside its online services, DeafTawk offers on-site interpretation and content interpretation. With considerable success in Pakistan, the startup is now expanding to Singapore, Europe, and the USA.
For more information, visit DeafTawk’s website at www.deaftawk.com.
