Deepgram, a leading voice AI platform, has earned a spot on Fast Company’s seventh annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list for 2025, recognized for fostering a culture of innovation. This accolade highlights Deepgram’s commitment to advancing voice technology that enhances communication across industries.
Deepgram featured on Fast Company’s 2025 Best Workplaces for Innovators.
Recognized for fostering innovation in voice AI technology.
Supports speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and speech-to-speech solutions.
Empowers 200,000+ developers with accurate, low-latency voice APIs.
Culture prioritizes inclusivity, breaking barriers in human-machine interaction.
Processed 50,000 years of audio, transcribing 1 trillion words.
Deepgram’s inclusion in Fast Company’s 2025 Best Workplaces for Innovators list underscores its leadership in voice AI technology. The company offers speech-to-text (STT), text-to-speech (TTS), and speech-to-speech (STS) capabilities, powered by enterprise-grade runtime. With over 200,000 developers utilizing its cloud and on-premises APIs, Deepgram delivers unmatched accuracy and low latency, making it a trusted choice for technology ISVs, enterprises, and co-sell partners.
At Deepgram, innovation drives its mission to make voice the primary interface for human-machine interaction. “I’m so incredibly proud of the workplace and culture we’ve built at Deepgram. We are in the midst of the intelligence revolution, and from the very beginning, our mission has been to make sure developers and enterprises can tap into the original human interface – voice,” said Scott Stephenson, Founder and CEO, Deepgram. The company’s culture encourages creativity and risk-taking, enabling employees to develop solutions that enhance accessibility and inclusivity in communication.
Deepgram’s technology redefines how businesses leverage voice AI, breaking down barriers for underserved voices and enhancing customer care and service. “Each year, we’re inspired by the companies and leaders who prove that innovation doesn’t happen by accident — it’s the result of intentional choices to empower people at every level,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. Deepgram’s platform supports diverse accents and languages, processing over 50,000 years of audio and transcribing 1 trillion words, making it a leader in voice technology.
“I believe the recognition from Fast Company is a reflection on not only the culture but also the extraordinary people themselves here at Deepgram. Indeed, they are the ones that bring the vision to life every day,” said Scott Stephenson. This accolade reflects Deepgram’s commitment to empowering its team to innovate, creating a community where every perspective drives technological breakthroughs.
Deepgram’s recognition by Fast Company highlights its role as a pioneer in voice AI, fostering a workplace where innovation thrives. By enabling natural, inclusive, and accessible communication, Deepgram continues to shape the future of enterprise voice solutions, driving impact across industries.
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Deepgram is the leading voice AI platform for enterprise use cases, offering speech-to-text (STT), text-to-speech (TTS), and full speech-to-speech (STS) capabilities–all powered by our enterprise-grade runtime. 200,000+ developers build with Deepgram’s voice-native foundational models – accessed through cloud APIs or as self-hosted / on-premises APIs – due to our unmatched accuracy, low latency, and pricing. Customers include technology ISVs building voice products or platforms, co-sell partners working with large enterprises, and enterprises solving internal use cases. Having processed over 50,000 years of audio and transcribed over 1 trillion words, there is no organization in the world that understands voice better than Deepgram.