PlayAI, Inc.

PlayAI (formerly known as PlayHT) was founded by Syed Hammad Ahmed and Mahmoud Felfel, who met while working at OLX. The company was established with the mission of making Voice AI accessible and useful to everyone, focusing on creating human-like voice synthesis and conversational AI technology. PlayAI has evolved from its origins as a text-to-speech platform to a comprehensive voice intelligence solution that powers applications across various industries. The company has received backing from Y Combinator and has grown its platform to support over 30 languages with advanced voice cloning capabilities. Based in San Francisco, PlayAI continues to innovate at the intersection of voice technology and artificial intelligence, developing solutions that enable businesses to create more natural and engaging voice interactions.