Kinuko Masaki

Founder, CEO at VoiceBrain

Kinuko Masaki is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, engineer, and scientist with over 20 years of experience in various technological fields.1 She is currently the Founder and CEO of VoiceBrain, a voice analytics company that helps businesses make data-driven decisions for better outcomes.2

Education and Early Career

Masaki has an impressive educational background:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT (1992-1996)
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT (1996-1997)
Ph.D. in Harvard-MIT Health Science and Technology (1996-2006)
Post-doctoral fellowship in Stem Cells at Stanford University School of Medicine (2006-2009)1

During her post-doctoral work at Stanford, Masaki was the first person to differentiate stem cells into ear cells.3

Professional Experience

After her academic career, Masaki transitioned to industry roles:

Principal Scientist at Advanced Bionics (2010-2012)
Principal R&D Scientist and Clinical Study Coordinator at EarLens (2013-2015)
CEO & Co-Founder of SmartEar, Inc. (2015-2019)1

Current Role

In January 2020, Masaki founded VoiceBrain, where she currently serves as CEO.1 VoiceBrain is focused on capturing and analyzing enterprise radio voice data to provide valuable insights.1 The company is described as "GONG.io for enterprise voice" and is partnering with a global company that has over 300,000 potential enterprise customers.1

Expertise and Contributions

Masaki's expertise spans various fields, including:

Artificial Intelligence
Biomedical engineering
Stem cell engineering
Hearing and audio technology
Voice analytics2

Throughout her career, she has contributed to the development of next-generation cochlear implants, microfluidic devices for stem cell research, and revolutionary hearing technologies.1

Kinuko Masaki's diverse background in academia and industry, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, has positioned her as a leader in the field of voice analytics and AI-driven business solutions.