Vancouver, BC -- August 19, 2020 -- Singular Hearing, a subsidiary of Singular Software and creator of HeardThat, announced today its HeardThat App was named the first runner-up of the What’s Next Business Plan Competition at the What’s Next Longevity Venture Summit on July 21. Judges evaluated more than 60 business plans that addressed the needs of older adults in the times of COVID-19. 

This distinction follows its win in the What's Next Innovation Challenge sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs held June 25 during the same summit.  

HeadThat is software that turns  smartphones into powerful hearing assistance devices. The ground-breaking solution uses AI and machine learning to separate noise from voices. 

“We’re honored to be recognized among other great innovators who are impacting older adults,” said Singular Hearing CEO Dr. Bruce Sharpe. “Our team is passionate about addressing hearing loss challenges where background noise impedes communication.” 

For more information about HeardThat, please visit www.heardthatapp.com.

About Singular Hearing

At Singular Hearing, we are passionate about solving real problems in new ways.  Singular Hearing is a subsidiary of Singular Software. From winning business competitions to impressing hundreds of visitors to leading technology  events like the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, Singular Hearing is proud to be on the cutting edge of hearing technology and advancement.

Founder and CEO Bruce Sharpe and his team of AI experts have extensive experience in audio technology and a deep passion for finding effective solutions for everyday problems.  With the power of machine learning and speech processing in our pockets, we create innovative products to help people live better by hearing better.

Singular Hearing is excited to announce our first product, HeardThat, an innovative app that turns your smartphone into a sophisticated hearing-assistive device. HeardThat helps those with hearing challenges by delivering clear speech in noisy environments.

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