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The Disney Accelerator
Audioshake was one of four tech companies on the Disney Accelerator list for 2024 .
Together with Disney , each company chosen for the list is focused on exploring how emerging technologies can be used as tools to enhance human creativity and imagination and help shape the future of media and technology .
The three-month accelerator program is designed to further the growth of leading-edge companies from around the world through collaboration with Disney ’ s executive leadership teams .
“ For the last ten years , the Disney Accelerator has been connecting Disney with technology companies that have the potential to transform the media industry . That transformation has happened on a larger scale than any of us could have ever imagined ,” said David Min , Vice President of Innovation , Disney . to continue this legacy of innovation and the responsible use of technology in service of storytelling .”
With AudioShake on this year ’ s Accelerator programme were :
ElevenLabs – a voice AI research and deployment company that creates realistic , versatile and contextually aware AI audio .
Nuro – an autonomous vehicle company that builds custom , electric , zero-occupant vehicles for the delivery of goods .
PrometheanAI – a company that provides a suite of tools for virtual world creation and digital asset management using natural language prompts .
Bonnie Rosen , GM of the Disney Accelerator , said : “ Disney has always been a leader in innovation , understanding and embracing technological shifts to enhance experiences and bring timeless stories to life . The Disney Accelerator allows us
StatusPro – an immersive entertainment company that leverages virtual and augmented reality to create first-person sports gaming experiences .
to open up recordings that don ’ t have stems to these new uses , to the benefit of artists , songwriters and fans alike .
AudioShake was a participant in the 2024 Disney Accelerator , a business development program designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies from around the world .
The deal will also enable DMG to utilize AudioShake ’ s lyric transcription tool , which allows for quick transcription of a track ’ s lyrics – dramatically
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