Neiom Systems was founded by Vivien Henz and Mark McDonald, two passionate computer science undergraduates at Harvard University. Driven by their love for Luxembourgish culture and language, they developed this cutting-edge text-to-speech technology to preserve and promote the Luxembourgish language in the digital age. Our mission is to make Luxembourgish content accessible to everyone while maintaining the authentic voice and character that makes this language unique.
Our Founders' Story
Vivien Henz and Mark McDonald met during their first year at Harvard University, bonding over their shared passion for computational linguistics and cultural preservation. As computer science students, they recognized the critical gap in digital accessibility for minority languages, particularly Luxembourgish.
The Problem We Solve
Luxembourgish, despite being one of Luxembourg's three official languages, faces significant challenges in the digital realm:
• Limited digital content and resources
• Lack of professional voice actors for media production
• High costs for audio content creation
• Accessibility barriers for visually impaired users
• Cultural preservation concerns in an increasingly digital world
Our Solution
Neiom Systems addresses these challenges through:
• **Advanced AI Technology**: State-of-the-art neural networks trained specifically on Luxembourgish speech patterns
• **Cultural Authenticity**: Our models capture the unique intonation, rhythm, and character of Luxembourgish
• **Accessibility Focus**: Making digital content accessible to all users, regardless of ability
• **Cost-Effective Solutions**: Democratizing audio content creation for businesses and individuals
• **Educational Impact**: Supporting Luxembourgish language learning and preservation
Our Technology
• **Neural TTS Architecture**: Built on transformer-based models optimized for Luxembourgish
• **High-Quality Audio**: Professional-grade 44.1kHz output with natural prosody
• **Real-Time Processing**: Sub-second generation for interactive applications
• **Multilingual Support**: Seamless integration with French, German, and English
• **API-First Design**: Easy integration with existing systems and workflows
• **Cloud Infrastructure**: Scalable, reliable service with 99.9% uptime
Our Impact
Since our launch, Neiom Systems has:
• **Served 10,000+ users** across Luxembourg and the diaspora
• **Generated 50,000+ hours** of Luxembourgish audio content
• **Supported 200+ businesses** in creating accessible content
• **Reduced audio production costs** by an average of 75%
• **Improved accessibility** for 1,000+ visually impaired users
• **Preserved cultural heritage** through digital language documentation
Our Values
• **Cultural Preservation**: We believe technology should enhance, not replace, cultural identity
• **Accessibility First**: Everyone deserves access to digital content in their native language
• **Innovation with Purpose**: We use cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems
• **Community Focus**: We're building tools for and with the Luxembourgish community
• **Academic Excellence**: Our solutions are grounded in rigorous research and development
• **Ethical AI**: We develop technology that respects privacy and cultural sensitivity
Our Vision
We envision a future where:
• Every Luxembourgish speaker can access digital content in their native language
• Cultural heritage is preserved and enhanced through technology
• Language barriers are eliminated through intelligent voice solutions
• Accessibility is the standard, not the exception
• Minority languages thrive in the digital age
Join Our Mission
Whether you're a business looking to reach Luxembourgish customers, an educator preserving cultural heritage, or an individual passionate about language technology, Neiom Systems is here to help. Together, we can ensure that Luxembourgish not only survives but thrives in our increasingly connected world.
Contact Our Founders
Vivien Henz: vhenz@college.harvard.edu
Mark McDonald: mmcdonald@college.harvard.edu
Ready to transform how Luxembourgish is experienced digitally? Let's build the future together.