Speech Graphics
Gregor Hofer has held various roles throughout their career. Gregor started as a Research Associate at the Ludwig Boltzman Institute for Urban Ethology in 2002 and worked there until 2003. Gregor then joined the University of Edinburgh as a Researcher from 2009 to 2011. In 2011, they had multiple positions, including Senior Researcher at the Telecommunications Research Center Vienna and Supervisory Board Member at System Industrie Electronic Holding, AG. In the same year, they became the Chief Executive Officer of Speech Graphics and held the position until an unspecified date. In 2020, Gregor Hofer founded another company called Rapport and is currently serving as its Chief Executive Officer.
Gregor Hofer has a strong education background. In 1998, they started their undergraduate studies at Rochester Institute of Technology in the field of Psychology and Computer Science. Gregor successfully completed their Bachelor of Science degree in 2002. Following this, Gregor proceeded to pursue their higher education at The University of Edinburgh. From 2004 to 2009, they focused on obtaining their PhD in Speech Technology. Overall, Gregor's education history showcases their dedication and expertise in the fields of Psychology, Computer Science, and Speech Technology.
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Speech Graphics
Speech Graphics delivers pioneering facial animation technology to the entertainment industry, working with clients such as Warner Brothers and Def Jam Recordings. Based on over 20 years of R&D in speech technology and procedural facial dynamics, our software produces high-quality facial animation from audio alone, with no need for motioncapture. Speech Graphics spun out of the University of Edinburgh’s world-renowned School of Informatics in 2010 under the leadership of founders Michael Berger and Gregor Hofer, and game industry veteran Colin Macdonald.Speech Graphics has won several awards for its speech-driven animation technology, including the prestigious John Logie Baird Award for innovation, an LT-Innovate Award, a Santander Entrepreneurial Award, and game industry awards including a 2015 Develop Award for Best Creative Outsourcer and 2015 TIGA Award for Best Animation Supplier. The company has also received several development grants, including grants from Scottish Enterprise and the University of Abertay.