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🌟 Meet Jean-Benoît Malzac, our inspiring Head of Product at Ava! 🌟 JB is not just a phenomenal leader, but also a person with a diverse range of hobbies, including cinema, beach volleyball, traveling, and making ceramics. His dedication to his work and passions outside the office make him a truly well-rounded individual. "We want to give the voice to those who don't have one! I joined Ava when it was just a small startup, and it's been incredible to see how much we've grown since then. Now, I lead a dedicated team of PMs and designers, tackling the exciting challenge of making the world more accessible through the best live captioning experience for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. I find this work incredibly rewarding, as it blends social impact, AI, and communication innovation into one impactful mission." JB's journey with Ava showcases his commitment to making a difference and his exceptional ability to lead and innovate. We are proud to have him on our team! #Leadership #ProductManagement #Accessibility #Innovation #SocialImpact #TeamAva

I spent the most part of my life being a voice for Deaf people. Born from Deaf parents, aka a “CODA” (Child Of Deaf Adult), I’ve always had engrained the mission to amplify the voices of these who aren’t heard. Today feels special, as we’re launching Ava Voice, our first step to do this at the scale of the 70M+ Deaf people whose voice need to be heard louder everyday. Extra special is seeing Steven Aquino, a fellow CODA, recognizing and explaining why it’s a game-changer in his Forbes column (link in comments). Thanks Steven! When my father spoke, people always thought he had a funny accent - maybe we were British? This always made us smile! Deaf people have an accent, yes, because the voice feedback loop (”I speak; I hear myself; I adjust how I speak”) is impaired by their not hearing themselves as well. As a result, a life laden with misunderstandings is often their day-to-day. In online meetings, my cofounder & CTO Skinner, like many Deaf people, needed to use the chat function to answer. But you’d always need someone else to “voice” for everyone else what Skinner typed. This was awkward and not inclusive, especially with lively debates not making room for this. So, we built him Ava Voice. He can choose his voice with a texture that really fits his character. It took a thoughtful onboarding to help millions of people who may have never heard voices at all to choose one that will convey their identity the best way possible, in an all-hearing world. With Ava Voice, what Skinner types is now heard by everyone in the room. The pointed joke as he smiles. The detailed Engineering update he thoughtfully prepared. His opinion, as a leader, is truly heard. And being heard is a right, that we nearly don’t give enough to Deaf people. They’re not in the boardrooms; the political platforms; your networking events; your dinners; nor taking the spotlight during your company’s all-hands meetings. Communication hurdles are inherent to their disability, which means that at every level of society, friction to hear their voice is compounding. It is ours to realize this imbalance and we can create and adopt inclusive technology & practices. Let’s all do the right thing going forward and help them be heard. Loud & clear 📣❤️📣

Where are my millennial managers at? Okay, we’re putting this up for giggles. We know you wouldn’t really say this to someone… right? Learn more about Ava live Captions👇 https://ow.ly/NrCQ50RsuKR

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reshaped the workplace into an environment where fairness isn't just an aspiration but a requirement. It's the sentinel that ensures that Deaf and hard-of-hearing people aren't sidelined in career advancements or job opportunities for which they're more than qualified. It's about leveling the playing field so no one's left on the bench for abilities they unequivocally possess. Read more about Navigating Workplace Rights for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People Under Title I of the ADA in our newest blog 👇 https://ow.ly/psiI50Rsvqz

Say it Loud, Say it Big Imagine your Deaf or hard-of-hearing teammate placing Ava in a meeting room and effortlessly engaging in conversations without the need for pen and paper — just Ava Show! At the heart of Ava Show is a new keyboard designed to make expressing yourself simpler and more user-friendly — tailored to meet the unique communication needs of those who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Learn more about how to get Ava Show and more for your organization👇 https://lnkd.in/euWb-SZT

Learn ASL with Ben! Today’s sign is “work” because of course you need to know how to talk about your favorite place 🤟🏼 Learn more about Ava live Captions👇 https://ow.ly/st1V50R5cSN

Zoom has taken over. Which means that it’s an important sign to learn to communicate with your Deaf colleagues. But don’t stop there. Use Ava to make your work meetings, conference calls, and school lectures fully accessible! Learn more👇 [https://lnkd.in/esJ-hq77)

Want some Ava Swag? Simply caption a conversation with Ava on Thursday, March 28, and be automatically entered to win an Ava sweatshirt! ✨ Start a Convo 🤟🏼 https://ow.ly/go7850R3MzV

Ava Scribe elevates workplace communication 🚀🗣️ With human and AI-precision, Ava Scribe guarantees 99% accurate captions and is ADA compliant. A game-changer for leaders in any professional setting! Schedule a demo today for a free hour of Ava Scribe services and elevate your team's communication & productivity: https://ow.ly/cNzl50QC3Cg #LeadershipTools #a11y #accessibility #retention

Navigating Zoom classes made easy with Ava! 🌐✨ Ava transforms online learning into an accessible experience, all on your own. No extra assistance needed! #AvaForEducation #AvaForZoom