Kim Antoniou

Auris Tech

As a passionate and driven serial entrepreneur, I am dedicated to transforming the world through innovative technology, turning challenges into opportunities. Energized by ADHD, I channel my creativity and resilience into projects that create meaningful change. My knack for inspiring others and collaborating with experts has led to groundbreaking ventures and significant impact.

As the CEO and founder of Auris Tech, we developed Fonetti, a revolutionary read-aloud app and reading platform leveraging our unique, multi-patented automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology. Our mission at Auris Tech is to empower a generation of confident readers by enhancing oracy, fluency, literacy, and English language skills in an engaging and enjoyable way.

With proceeds from my recent exit, I launched the National Read-Aloud Challenge to combat reading regression using our ASR technology. In its second year, this initiative has supported over 15,000 children, fostering a love for reading and demonstrating significant improvements in literacy. The challenge aims to provide evidence of reading advancement, validate our market fit, and deliver tangible benefits to children's education.

I am also the proud inventor and co-founder of Kafoodle, an award-winning FoodTech company born from a personal experience. After a life-threatening incident involving incorrect allergen information, I co-founded Kafoodle to ensure safety and accuracy in the food service industry. Kafoodle’s impact has been profound, leading to its acquisition by Retail 365 in April 2023.

Driven by ambition and a genuine desire to enhance lives through technology, I remain focused on creating solutions that improve safety, literacy, and overall well-being. Through Auris Tech, Kafoodle, and the National Read-Aloud Challenge, I continue to exemplify resilience and innovation, striving to make a positive difference globally.

In addition to my entrepreneurial ventures, I am a Columnist for Elite Business Magazine, a Startup Mentor, and Chair of the Female Founder series within Entrepreneurs Collective.