The story behind HANCE
Developed from scratch to be fast, user-friendly, adaptable, and easy to deploy, the HANCE Audio Engine is the result of years of expertise in audio processing and machine learning.
Stian Aagedal
Founder
In 2002, Stian Aagedal graduated from Karlsruhe University in Germany with a degree in computer science. He owns and runs the audio software company Acon Digital AS with over 30 years of experience in signal processing. At HANCE, Stian is responsible for improving HANCE's algorithms to increase their efficiency, speed, and quality.
Peder Jørgensen
Founder
As a sound effects and software professional, Peder Jørgensen founded the sound effects company Soundly AS in 2016. Now, Soundly has established itself as a leading player in the sound effects industry on a national and international scale. The training data for HANCE's algorithms is largely derived from Soundly's large sound database. His responsibilities include acquiring new training data and managing the server component of HANCE's web solution.
Erling Hoff
Web dev & marketing
Erling Hoff graduated from Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA) as a sound engineer and has extensive experience in the sound industry. Besides founding Hoff Mastering, he served as an audio technology professor and developed SleepStream, a popular iPhone app. Additionally, Erling Hoff has extensive experience in web development and marketing, which he oversees at HANCE.
Joote Michal Hika
CEO
Joote brings expertise in business development, product innovation, and strategic partnerships, specifically within the tech and AI startup sectors. In his role at HANCE, Joote directs strategy, sales, finance, and operational elements. Beyond HANCE, he is the co-founder and managing partner at BalderX, a venture studio that focuses on nurturing and establishing AI-driven startups.