SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) (NASDAQ: SOUN) is a California-based technology company specializing in voice artificial intelligence and conversational intelligence platforms. The company develops advanced speech recognition, natural language understanding, and sound recognition solutions that enable seamless human-machine interactions. Its core offerings include the SoundHound Voice AI suite and the Houndify developer platform, which provide customizable voice assistants for a range of industries.
Through its flagship SoundHound Voice AI products, the company offers embedded voice experiences for consumer electronics, automobiles, smart speakers, and mobile applications. Houndify, the firm’s business-to-business platform, allows developers and enterprises to integrate speech-enabled features into their products, such as voice search, virtual agents, and context-aware conversational flows. SoundHound AI’s proprietary technology also powers music identification services, enabling instant recognition of songs and audio clips for applications in streaming services and social media.
Founded in 2005 by Keyvan Mohajer and Majid Emami, SoundHound AI began as a music recognition service under the name SoundHound Inc. Over time, the company expanded its research and development efforts to include conversational AI, rebranding to emphasize its broader focus. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, the company serves global markets through direct partnerships and licensing arrangements with leading automakers, consumer electronics manufacturers, hospitality providers, and telecommunications firms.
Under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Keyvan Mohajer, SoundHound AI has pursued strategic alliances to advance its mission of creating natural, voice-driven interactions. With a management team comprising veterans from the technology and automotive sectors, the company continues to innovate in speech recognition, language processing, and AI-powered analytics, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving voice AI landscape.
