Mylo Speech Buddy, an app designed to support individuals with speech delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), was selected to represent the Philippines at the Collision Tech Conference in Toronto, Canada.
This selection marks a significant milestone for Mylo Speech Buddy as it was able to showcase its health-tech solution to a global audience. The conference provided Mylo Speech Buddy with a valuable platform to pitch its mission and explore international partnerships.
Collision Tech Conference
The event 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.
Supported by StartUp Village Philippine president Carlo Calimon and its accelerator program called ‘SOAR,’ DMZ Toronto, and in partnership with the Government of Canada Trade Commission Service, Mylo Speech Buddy was one of four startups representing the Philippines, alongside REVAstaff, Remotify, and uHoo.
At the conference, Mylo Speech Buddy pitched its business venture to Canadian partners and investors, aiming to establish strategic partnerships and explore new markets.
Vincent Rocha, CEO and president of Mylo Speech Buddy, emphasized the app’s role in aiding nonverbal children to develop their first spoken words. “Being chosen to represent the Philippines at the Collision Tech Conference is a significant opportunity for us to showcase our app’s potential in autism support and speech therapy support,” Rocha stated.
Rocha also highlighted the broader implications of the conference for growth in the tech and healthcare sectors. “The opportunities at this event align with our mission to support children with ASD and expand our reach globally,” he added.
Rising startup ecosystem in Manila
According to the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), Manila’s startup ecosystem was valued at $6.4 billion at the end of 2023, demonstrating the robust growth and potential of the region’s innovation landscape.
Mylo Speech Buddy is 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.
True to its commitment to innovation, Mylo Speech Buddy won first place and secured a pitch prize of $2,500 at the ARISE Plus Ye! Boost Accelerator Program Cohort 3, funded by the European Union and led by the International Trade Centre, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Competitiveness Innovation Group and QBO Innovation.
Mylo Speech Buddy
Established in July 2023 by Vincent Rocha and Enrico Aquino, Mylo Speech Buddy is a rapidly growing Filipino startup company. It offers an innovative speech development app tailored to assist children with speech delays, especially those on the autism spectrum. The app is readily available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store platforms.
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 collaborates closely with speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and medical professionals who prioritize the unique needs of children within the autism spectrum.
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