iHear Network
iHear Network has developed a new way to access your news and social networks with your smartphone by reading your content to you out loud.
- Stage Prototype Ready
- Industry Mobile
- Location Seattle, WA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded March 2010
- Employees 3
- Website ihearnetwork.com
Company Summary
Our iHear Network app keeps you connected to your social news streams through our enhanced text-to-speech processing software, reading your social feeds out loud. Ours is a company and product built around accessibility; we've designed and built iHear Network for the multi-taskers looking for a better way to engage with the world around them while staying informed and connected.
Team
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Paul SimonsCEO
Paul has over ten years of experience in research and information management. He applies a design thinking approach to create meaningful products and innovative business strategies. He serves on the StartupAmerica Washington steering committee. Paul holds a Master's degree in Information Management from the University of Washington. In his free time, he enjoys photography, spending time with his son, and following the Chicago White Sox.
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Geoff SimonsCTO
Career software entrepreneur experienced in solving difficult problems. Geoff has helped lead two startups to acquisition and is an inventor of four patents.
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Matthew MarkusCOO
Prior to his work at iHear Network, Matthew designed and electronic wallet product known as PrivacyBank.com, which was acquired by InfoSpace.
Advisors
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Fenwick & WestLawyerUnconfirmed
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