Voices Marketplace

Team Leader

David Ciccarelli

Solution Overview

Solution Name:

Voices Marketplace

One-line solution summary:

A global marketplace that connects voice talent with organizations that need to tell their story through the power of the human voice

Pitch your solution.

HEADWINDS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS

For the seller, in this case, the voice talent, especially those who are not represented by a talent agent, they may lack the necessary marketing muscle to secure larger contracts and may be unsure how best to payment terms and ultimately collecting payment.

What specific problem are you solving?

THE CHALLENGE

Searching for, auditioning, and hiring professional voice talent is a time-intensive process that encompasses hours of time in an effort to complete a project.

THE LANDSCAPE

Before Voices.com, a buyer would need to work with their advertising agency, write a script, and define project specifications, then engage a casting director who will in turn coordinate with several talent agencies to have their talent audition for the job. This process can take several days, costing at least $1500 for studio time, engineering costs and administrative expenses.

What is your solution?

FACILITATING HIRING THE BEST VOICE

Voices.com makes a conscious effort to showcase voice actors in an honorable way. The entire experience is based around the act of listening. Search results and job posting responses feature audio players so that the emphasis is placed on listening and hiring the right person based upon their voice.

Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES

The art of voice acting is one of those rare professions where people can learn the skills and operate from home-based recording studios without biases that can occur in face-to-face encounters. The opportunities for those who may identify with a certain people group is that they are judged purely on their skill and performance.

Which dimension of the Challenge does your solution most closely address?

Equip workers with technological and digital literacy as well as the durable skills needed to stay apace with the changing job market

In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?

London, ON, Canada

What is your solution’s stage of development?

Scale: A sustainable enterprise working in several communities or countries that is looking to scale significantly, focusing on increased efficiency

Who is the primary delegate for your solution?

David Ciccarelli