Osee Soke is using artificial intelligence to develop communication tools for people with hearing impairments through his startup DeafSync.

Benin-based software and mobile developer Osee Soke is the co-founder and chief executive of DeafSync, a technology startup that develops artificial intelligence-powered tools aimed at reducing communication barriers for people with hearing impairments.

Founded in 2023, DeafSync develops digital solutions designed for use in everyday situations, including education, healthcare and daily interactions.

The company says its products are developed in collaboration with user communities to ensure they respond to practical needs.

One of its main products, Deaf Translator, is an application that converts written text into sign language videos and translates sign language captured on video into readable text. The application also includes a learning feature to support sign language training.

DeafSync has also developed Lambda, an online training platform focused on skills development. The platform offers more than a dozen courses across several categories, including data science certifications and employment support services such as CV review and job interview preparation.

Soke holds a professional degree in computer programming from the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin, obtained in 2021. He began his career in 2022 as a mobile developer intern at agritech company Biolife Tech before working as a freelance software engineer and WordPress developer.

Melchior Koba