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== History ==
== History ==
vidby AG was founded by Alexander Konovalov and Eugen von Rubinberg. Konovalov is a native of Gornyak in the [[Donetsk Oblast|Donetsk region]] of [[Ukraine]]<ref>[https://www.ausweis.io/en/blog/detail/13/ ''ausweis.io'', "Alexander Konovalov", December 12, 2020]</ref> and retains [[Ukrainian nationality law|Ukrainian citizenship]]; Rubinberg came to Germany from [[Kirgistan]] at the age of five and holds [[German nationality law|German citizenship]]. Both are residents of Switzerland.<ref>[https://www.zefix.ch/en/search/entity/list/firm/1503504 ''Central Business Name Index'' (Switzerland), "vidby AG" (English and German text)]</ref> The latter founded his first busness, a [[trading company]], at age 16.<ref>[https://www.oe24.at/digital/software/neuer-messenger-drotr-fordert-whatsapp-heraus/283525888 ''oe24'', "Neuer Messenger greift WhatsApp an" (German text), staff writers, May 18, 2017]</ref>
vidby AG was founded by Alexander Konovalov and Eugen von Rubinberg. Konovalov is a native of Gornyak in the [[Donetsk Oblast|Donetsk region]] of [[Ukraine]]<ref>[https://www.ausweis.io/en/blog/detail/13/ ''ausweis.io'', "Alexander Konovalov", December 12, 2020]</ref> and retains [[Ukrainian nationality law|Ukrainian citizenship]]; Rubinberg came to Germany from [[Kirgistan]] at the age of five and holds [[German nationality law|German citizenship]]. Both are residents of Switzerland.<ref>[https://www.zefix.ch/en/search/entity/list/firm/1503504 ''Central Business Name Index'' (Switzerland), "vidby AG" (English and German text)]</ref> The latter founded his first business, a [[trading company]], at age 16.<ref>[https://www.oe24.at/digital/software/neuer-messenger-drotr-fordert-whatsapp-heraus/283525888 ''oe24'', "Neuer Messenger greift WhatsApp an" (German text), staff writers, May 18, 2017]</ref>


In 2013, the business partners launched a consumer-oriented [[Videotelephony|video-call]] translation service called DROTR (Droid Translator) AG, utilizing a Konovalov-created AI-powered language translation technology enabling simultaneous translation of messages, voice and video calls in 104 languages (written), with 44 available in spoken form.<ref>[https://www.chip.de/news/Wie-im-Science-Fiction-Film-Uebersetzer-Tool-laesst-Sie-in-fremden-Sprachen-telefonieren_128118697.html ''Chip.de'', "Wie im Science-Fiction-Film: Gratis-Tool lässt Sie in fremden Sprachen telefonieren",
In 2013, the business partners launched a consumer-oriented [[Videotelephony|video-call]] translation service called DROTR (Droid Translator) AG, utilizing a Konovalov-created AI-powered language translation technology enabling simultaneous translation of messages, voice and video calls in 104 languages (written), with 44 available in spoken form.<ref>[https://www.chip.de/news/Wie-im-Science-Fiction-Film-Uebersetzer-Tool-laesst-Sie-in-fremden-Sprachen-telefonieren_128118697.html ''Chip.de'', "Wie im Science-Fiction-Film: Gratis-Tool lässt Sie in fremden Sprachen telefonieren",

Revision as of 22:56, 2 December 2022

vidby AG
Company typeAI-based language translator for videos
IndustryTechnology
PredecessorDROTR (Droid Translator)
Founded2021; 3 years ago (2021) in Rotkreuz
FounderAlexander Konovalov, Eugen von Rubinberg
Headquarters
Rotkreuz
,
Switzerland
Websitehttps://vidby.com/

vidby AG (stylized in lower-case) is a start-up based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland specializing in AI language translation for videos. Founded by Alexander Konovalov (Ukrainian: Олександр Коновалов) and Eugen von Rubinberg in September 2021, the company has especially garnered attention for its use in translating speeches given by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine.[1][2][3][4]

History

vidby AG was founded by Alexander Konovalov and Eugen von Rubinberg. Konovalov is a native of Gornyak in the Donetsk region of Ukraine[5] and retains Ukrainian citizenship; Rubinberg came to Germany from Kirgistan at the age of five and holds German citizenship. Both are residents of Switzerland.[6] The latter founded his first business, a trading company, at age 16.[7]

In 2013, the business partners launched a consumer-oriented video-call translation service called DROTR (Droid Translator) AG, utilizing a Konovalov-created AI-powered language translation technology enabling simultaneous translation of messages, voice and video calls in 104 languages (written), with 44 available in spoken form.[8][9] This was the world’s first video calling app with translation.[10][11] The technology was pronounced a competitor of Skype and Viber by Forbes and claimed first prize at the "Innovative Breakthrough 2013" Competition.[12][13]

In 2021, with a new business-oriented focus, DROTR became vidby, with the former Google technology partners Konovalov and Rubinberg remaining at the helm, each with the title Co-CEO.[14] While headquartered in Switzerland, vidby’s development team is, according to the company’s founders, based in Ukraine.[15] The technology behind vidby is reported to have an accuracy level of up to 99 percent, equalling the highest level of human translation.[16] Currently, some 70 languages plus 60 dialects are possible with the algorithm-based technology.[17]

Notable use

In addition to its use with speeches delivered by Pope Francis,[18] the technology has been provided to Ukrainian authorities and embassies during the ongoing military conflict with Russia free of remuneration.[19] Some 70 speeches given by President Zelenskyy totalling 650 minutes have been translated into 30 languages, for a total of over 10,000 minutes of video material.[20] Of its use in translating Zelenskyy’s wartime speeches, Konovalov has said, “Like any citizen, I want to help defend my country.”[21] Notable corporate clients of vidby include Samsung, Siemens, Cisco, Kärcher, and Generali; an academic client is Harvard University.[22][23][24]

Accolades

vidby topped a list of the five best content translation technologies as judged by European Business Review in October, 2022.[25] Additionally, it was featured as Business Insider’s special start-up recommendation (German: "Unser Lesetipp auf Gründerszene") in August of the same year.[26]

See also

Pavlo Naumenko

References

  1. ^ Forbes, "Ukraine Startup Translates Videos For Zelensky, While Adjusting To Work In A War Zone", Anne Field, July 29, 2022
  2. ^ Die Welt, "Unser patriotischer Beitrag: Schweizer Start-up übersetzt Selenskyj-Reden kostenlos" (German text), Thomas Heuzeroth, August 07, 2022
  3. ^ t3n.de, "KI eines Schweizer Startups übersetzt Selenskyj-Reden in bis zu 30 Sprachen" (German text), Jörn Brien, August 10, 2022
  4. ^ Business Insider, "99 Prozent Genauigkeit: Wie ein Schweizer Startup Selenskyjs Reden übersetzt" (German text), Thomas Heuzeroth, August 16, 2022
  5. ^ ausweis.io, "Alexander Konovalov", December 12, 2020
  6. ^ Central Business Name Index (Switzerland), "vidby AG" (English and German text)
  7. ^ oe24, "Neuer Messenger greift WhatsApp an" (German text), staff writers, May 18, 2017
  8. ^ [https://www.chip.de/news/Wie-im-Science-Fiction-Film-Uebersetzer-Tool-laesst-Sie-in-fremden-Sprachen-telefonieren_128118697.html Chip.de, "Wie im Science-Fiction-Film: Gratis-Tool lässt Sie in fremden Sprachen telefonieren", Karsten Bunz, November 24, 2017]
  9. ^ Blick, "Schweizer App Drotr übersetzt 104 Sprachen" (German text), Lorenz Keller, April 12, 2017 (updated October 10, 2018
  10. ^ Forbes, "Startups YouGiver And Prsnt Unwrap Shiny New Social Gifting Concepts, Kevin Razario", Dec 17, 2021,
  11. ^ Kyiv Post, "Ukrainian company’s translation app to help transcend language barriers", Isabel Douglas-Hamilton, July 18, 2013
  12. ^ ausweis.io, "Alexander Konovalov", December 12, 2020
  13. ^ Encyclopedia of Safety, "Ukrainian created a rival Skype and Viber", A. Prohanov, October 18, 2013
  14. ^ vidby.com, "Team Leitung" (German text)
  15. ^ Tech Company News, "Vidby Helps You Translate Any Video Or Audio File Into 70+ Languages, staff writers, May 10, 2022"
  16. ^ Tech Times, "How AI-powered Speech Translation Will Shape the Future of Video Content", David Thompson, June 07, 2022
  17. ^ Moneycab, "vidby: Ein neuer globaler Markt entsteht aus dem Herzen der mehrsprachigen Schweiz heraus" (German text), staff writers, May 31, 2022
  18. ^ Die Tagespost, "Start-up „Vidby“: Sie lassen Papst in 70 Sprachen sprechen" (German text), Stefan Ahrens, September 08, 2022
  19. ^ Scinexx, "Videoübersetzung von vidby und Co.: KI hat das Zeug zum Gamechanger" (German text), staff writers, November 22, 2022
  20. ^ t3n.de, "KI eines Schweizer Startups übersetzt Selenskyj-Reden in bis zu 30 Sprachen" (German text), Jörn Brien, August 10, 2022
  21. ^ Forbes, "Ukraine Startup Translates Videos For Zelensky, While Adjusting To Work In A War Zone", Anne Field, July 29, 2022
  22. ^ Die Welt, "Unser patriotischer Beitrag: Schweizer Start-up übersetzt Selenskyj-Reden kostenlos" (German text), Thomas Heuzeroth, August 07, 2022
  23. ^ t3n.de, "KI eines Schweizer Startups übersetzt Selenskyj-Reden in bis zu 30 Sprachen" (German text), Jörn Brien, August 10, 2022
  24. ^ Global News Wire, "Swiss Startup Vidby.com Helps Achieve Up to 99% Accuracy in Video Translation Thanks to Artificial Intelligence", May 03, 2022
  25. ^ European Business Review, "Video Content Translation – The Five Best Platforms at A Glance," staff writers, October 21, 2022
  26. ^ Business Insider, "Lage beim Berliner Fintech Nuri spitzt sich zu" (German text), Barbara Barkhausen, August 09, 2022
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