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ElevenLabs CEO: Why Voice is the Next AI Interface

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ElevenLabs CEO: Why Voice is the Next AI Interface

a16z Podcast

Nov 05
a16z Podcast

a16z Podcast

Nov 05
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ElevenLabs CEO and co‑founder Mati Staniszewski joins Jennifer Li to explain how the team ships research‑grade AI at lightning speed—from text‑to‑speech and fully licensed AI music to real‑time voice agents—and why voice is the next interface for human‑com...

Highlights

In this episode, ElevenLabs' CEO Mati Staniszewski sits down to unpack how his company has accelerated from a niche text-to-speech startup into a leading AI voice platform, all while navigating the complex terrain of creativity, enterprise demands, and ethical scaling.
13:42
A Spanish voice became popular in English-speaking countries.
16:34
Hiring the right legal counsel was critical for navigating risks and business opportunities in new markets.
22:41
Deutsche telecom is using early models to create new podcast experiences from text.
28:52
Sales teams must report deals that feel wrong, regardless of commission size.

Chapters

How a startup grew into a global AI voice powerhouse
00:00
Building a world-class team across continents
05:45
Why flat leadership fuels innovation in AI-driven creativity
10:39
From skepticism to partnership: creators shaping the future of voice AI
16:34
Bridging the gap between flashy demos and real-world reliability
22:41
When saying no becomes a competitive advantage
28:52

Transcript

Mati Staniszewski: We don't want to become same as previous generation of the editing suites. So instead, let's solve it on the research level. Where it will know, based on the voice, exactly how it should speak with the speed. To be able to cater to all t...