- Kidus Yared founded Hasab AI in 2024 to provide integrated artificial intelligence tools for text, voice and communication processing.
- The platform offers transcription, translation, conversational AI and text-to-speech services for both individuals and enterprises.
- Yared draws on experience in software engineering and fintech to build enterprise-grade communication solutions in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian entrepreneur Kidus Yared, a software engineer and technology founder, created Hasab AI, a platform designed to simplify how users process speech and written communication. He serves as chief executive officer of the company, which he launched in 2024.
Hasab AI targets both individuals and corporate clients. The platform provides a unified interface that integrates a full suite of tools for speech processing, writing assistance and digital communication management.
Hasab AI converts audio recordings into written text. The system processes interviews, meetings, conferences and podcasts and produces structured written documents ready for use. To further reduce language barriers, the platform integrates translation services and an AI-powered conversational assistant. In addition, Hasab AI offers text-to-speech functionality that converts written content into natural-sounding voice output.
Yared graduated in computer science from the Addis Ababa University Institute of Technology, where he built his foundational expertise in software engineering. He began his career in 2020 as an intern at Adika Taxi Services, where he gained initial experience in applied software development.
In 2021, he joined Chapa, where he worked as a software engineer and later managed engineering and technical operations. He strengthened his expertise in financial technology systems and digital infrastructure during this period. Between 2024 and 2025, Yared expanded his experience internationally as a software development consultant for the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), which focuses on improving livelihoods through livestock innovation.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J. A de Berry Quenum
