Mylo Speech Buddy, a Filipino startup company, was chosen to represent the Philippines at the Collision Tech Conference in Toronto, Canada. The conference featured 500 startups from over 30 countries, providing a global platform for Mylo Speech Buddy to present its health-tech innovation as it prepares for international expansion.
Mylo Speech Buddy is an app designed to support individuals with speech delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The app uses a combination of artificial intelligence and speech therapy techniques to help children develop their speech skills. It also provides parents and caregivers with resources and support.
Mylo Speech Buddy was founded in 2023 by Vincent Rocha and Enrico Aquino. The company was established to address a personal challenge encountered by its founders, stemming from the scarcity of therapists. This challenge is not unique to local families but is also experienced internationally by those within the Ausome community.
Mylo Speech Buddy has been recognized for its innovation and potential. It was a finalist on the 9th season of CNN Philippines’ “The Final Pitch”, a contender in the Department of Trade and Industry backed-SLINGSHOT x Venture Pilipinas Pitch Competition, and 1st runner up at the PLDT and Smart Startup Innovation Challenge.
The company is now focused on global expansion and language localization. “We are working on localizing our content for international markets to make Mylo Speech Buddy accessible worldwide,” Rocha said.
Mylo Speech Buddy is an example of how technology can be used to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The app has the potential to help millions of children with speech delays and ASD develop their speech skills and reach their full potential.
