Voicesense Leadership Team

We’ve put together a team of experts in highly specialized fields, all with the same goal: to develop the best, easiest-to-use predictive analytic products that help you make smarter decisions – based on voice

Hafeez Ahmed Jacobson Co-CEO

Hafeez has, for over two decades, managed complex companies and investments across the Globe, living and working in North America, Europe, Asia, South East Asia, and now the Middle East. Combining a career in global investment banking, private equity, and operational management of companies, which included development through exits, has given Hafeez a unique perspective of financial and operational risk – and – what it takes to minimize both. Hafeez now helps to lead Voicesense, looking to provide an environment to harvest success for both its investors and the hard working Voicesense teams and partners.

Even in a smart tech company - that has Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in its core DNA - ultimately, it’s always about people. We have the right people - utilize our minds, and equally, our spirit and energy.
Even in a smart tech company - that has Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in its core DNA - ultimately, it’s always about people. We have the right people - utilize our minds, and equally, our spirit and energy.

Sam Blanga Co-CEO

Sam has over 20 years of entrepreneurship and business experience with unique technology knowledge as subject matter expert. Sam helps data-driven companies to find and use their data value to innovate, intelligently, and reach outcomes that matter for business and society. Given his successful investments in a range of world-class companies, including many notable exits in the global Hi-Tech ecosystem, Sam has built long-term relationships and partnerships, cultivating risk reduction in start-ups. Sam now uses his vast network of trusted investors and partners to lead Voicesense as a technology disrupter, not just for the present, but into the future.

Innovation is the key to any successful company and for that matter, any successful society. I am secure with the knowledge that we are at the forefront of the innovation curve and I am driven, like our entire team, by the exponential impact we have on our partner businesses and the wider community as a whole.
Innovation is the key to any successful company and for that matter, any successful society. I am secure with the knowledge that we are at the forefront of the innovation curve and I am driven, like our entire team, by the exponential impact we have on our partner businesses and the wider community as a whole.

Yoav Degani Founder, Chief Research & Data Officer

Yoav has a professional analytics background from elite Israeli intelligence units and defense industry, as well as private clinical psychology. Combining his expertise in both, Yoav formed the beginnings of what Voicesense is today. Yoav continues to drive the voice prosody research at Voicesense, working with the data science and signal processing teams to apply the core technology for optimal results across targeted client use cases.

When I set the foundations of Voicesense, I was driven by a clear vision – expand vocal analysis into a fundamental, every day, powerful tool for behavioral prediction. I am extremely proud to see that this vision, now, becomes a reality with Voicesense.
When I set the foundations of Voicesense, I was driven by a clear vision – expand vocal analysis into a fundamental, every day, powerful tool for behavioral prediction. I am extremely proud to see that this vision, now, becomes a reality with Voicesense.

Jarek Wypychowski CTO

Jarek has over 20 years of experience in designing, building and delivering complex IT systems as system architect and technical leader in highly innovative projects across diverse markets -- including telecomunication, retail and finance. Jarek led technical operations for projects of vast scale difference -- from 5 to over 100 people at a time. After thorough interdysciplinary studies, he holds M.Sc. of one of the top Computer Science departments globally. At Voicesense Jarek leads all technical operations and assures smooth delivery of the new products.

It is exciting to have the state-of-the-art in technology. It is yet even more exciting to deliver new products built around it and observe how they impact world around. In Voicesense -- we are fortunate to have both.
It is exciting to have the state-of-the-art in technology. It is yet even more exciting to deliver new products built around it and observe how they impact world around. In Voicesense -- we are fortunate to have both.

Dr. John Lawrence, M.D. Head of Voicesense Health and Executive Director of Voicesense America

John has over twenty years of experience operating medical clinics and researching and promoting advanced technologies for the treatment and care of patients. Along with his clinical background, John has been a driving force for crafting growth in novel and cutting-edge, and disruptive technologies in health and wellness. He provides a deep-rooted philosophy in the truth of data and facts related to predicting outcomes, rather than sentiment-based strategies. John brings a creative mindset that allows him to apply complex scientific principles into easy to use applications. His care and compassion compel this new venture to offer easy, affordable health and wellness monitoring to people worldwide.

Combining the power and insight from our predictive voice analytics, with the reach of mobile technology, will allow us to transform the access to mental health and wellness monitoring.
Combining the power and insight from our predictive voice analytics, with the reach of mobile technology, will allow us to transform the access to mental health and wellness monitoring.

Omri Burstein Senior Account Executive

Omri, leads the Account Executive function within Voicesense Business product line. As a chemical engineer by background, Omri has knowledge, and deep understanding, of complex multi-part systems. Using his interdisciplinary analytical skills, entrepreneurship experience, and technological knowledge, Omri helps navigate voicesense in the AI & ML voice tech field to further develop and increase Voicesense’s market presence.

As Emmanuel Kant said, “experience without theory is blind”. I believe that in order to create a well-defined vision and path, we must first understand the basic principles that will help guide and facilitate that path ahead.
As Emmanuel Kant said, “experience without theory is blind”. I believe that in order to create a well-defined vision and path, we must first understand the basic principles that will help guide and facilitate that path ahead.

Konrad Wawruch Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships and Product Innovation

Konrad has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience in creating competitive advantage using technology. Understanding both worlds -- business and technology+science, Konrad built and scaled tech teams who delivered AI and cloud-based innovation globally for, among others, finance, retail and industry, concluding with exits. As VC investor and partner in Europe, Asia and America, Konrad gained experience how to accelerate growth with proper funding and partnerships. At Voicesense, Konrad helps to expand into the new areas through new products and strategic partnerships.

Powerful Voicesense technology with solid scientific background can impact many areas. With strategic partners and excellent R&D, delivery and operations teams, we embed our know-how into disruptive products.
Powerful Voicesense technology with solid scientific background can impact many areas. With strategic partners and excellent R&D, delivery and operations teams, we embed our know-how into disruptive products.