Olivier, entrepreneur, deaf

Born in Los Angeles, California, he lost his hearing at age 2. When Olivier arrived in France after his studies at UC Berkeley, he was taken aback by the lack of accessibility for hard-of-hearing people. With the advent of Siri in 2011 he realized that if every smartphone could automatically caption conversations, he could call like everyone else.

That's how Rogervoice came about! Our mission? Break down barriers to communication every day.🚀

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Our vision

My calls, my freedom.
Booking a table at a restaurant, making an appointment with your banker, exchanging a train ticket or keeping in touch with our children, parents, grandparents and friends should not be an obstacle course each time.
Deaf and hard of hearing people should be able to call like everyone else, with a simple app! Available 24/7 worldwide.

At Rogervoice we seek to:
👫 Be human above all
🤝 Be there for you and your loved ones
✨ Simplify and improve your experiences
🔍 Find solutions
🤡 Keep a sense of humor

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Rogervoice Team

people so far!

Julie Klène

French sign language Interpreter

A wandering soul originally from Provence, I came back after few years abroad. Hiking, parachuting, yoga, gastronomy, outdoors ... such are my preferred activities. My home is always somewhere else and foreign languages are bridges that connect me to others.
I've connected with deaf people through sign language since 2001 and as an interpreter since 2005. I joined Rogervoice in November 2020, through curiosity and the desire to maintain links between people.

Géraldine Capgras

French sign language Interpreter

Passionnate about sign language, I’ve become an interpreter. As a copilot at Rogervoice, some beautiful flights among different regional expressions and human encounters are waiting for me. My hands are a treasure for me to speak and to create bonds!

Anne-Claire Boutinon

French sign language Interpreter

I'm a surfer 🏄‍♀️ ... ok not really, but I surf through life! After 2 years of road trips with my family in a camper van, I'm now riding the Rogervoice wave. 13 years ago when I was training to become an interpreter, we were talking about Video Relay Services, it was more a dream than a reality, yet here I am now! So proud to be part of this adventure. 😊

Eloïse Vittu

French sign language Interpreter

I discovered sign language by reading "the story of Hellen Keller" when I was 10 years old and right away I wanted to become a sign-language interpreter. I graduated in 2020 and I'm so proud that my passion is my work and to join the Rogervoice Team. 🙂

Sophie Pétillat

French sign language Interpreter

Passionnate about Sign Languages and after 12 years as an interpreter on the field, I’ve joined Rogervoice in 2021. The idea of contributing to phone accessibility immediately seduced me and I’m thrilled to be a part of this great team!

Marion Larguier

French sign language Interpreter

As true phone addict, for a technology that defined my generation, it seemed logical for me to contribute to making this communication tool accessible. Still a few steps behind the latest technologies, I try to catch up as fast as I can, combining both my job and my passion.

Claire Patellis

French sign language Interpreter

After spending 17 years at Montpellier as Interpreter at La Scop Des'L, I landed at Gap with my lovely family. We make the most of the nature ! I am so happy to be part of Rogervoice Team.

Emeline Oberlé

Visual designer

Graphic design, illustration, UI, product design ... Versatility was the cornerstone of my training and is now my daily life at Rogervoice. I am present on all fronts to ensure the visual consistency of our brand. ✨

Zakaria Aouad

System Administrator

Passioned by networks and telecommunications, I was attracted by Rogervoice's mission and I decided to join the team!
As a systems administrator, I am here to ensure full technical support and to guarantee the smooth running of computer equipments and networks generally speaking.
When I am not at the office, you'll find me cooking in my kitchen and practising my little job of pastry chef 👨🏽‍🍳 or taking photos in the streets of Paris. 📸

Ricardo De Barros

French sign language Interpreter

After 10 great years as a fire safety technician, I decided to change careers and here I am, a sign-language interpreter since 2014! I am delighted to be part of the Rogervoice team 😊

Camille Mathenet

French sign language Interpreter

Hi, my name is Camille. Passionate about Sign Languages and exploring the world, thanks to Rogervoice I can discover the many regions of France and the ways different people sign. Even if I do prefer traveling by bike … I love being part of the team 💚 and to participate in this innovative accessibility for all! Happy to fly as your copilot during a call together. Oh… wait!? Did I forget to say I’m a food lover?! Me?!… no… chocolate🍫… umm… don’t know what that is?! 🙃

Marie Loret

French sign language Interpreter

I am so happy to have joined the Rogervoice Team. 🌈 I am thrilled to discover video-relay services, as I have only interpreted in face-to-face situations since I graduated. I am passionate about literature and reading in general. If you have some advice, I am always looking for new books to read. 😃

Thomas Baron

Lead full-stack

I’m a developper by training. I first worked in the field of embedded systems and later mor egenerally in the field of web development. In 2022 I joined the Rogervoice team in particular for my expertise in WebRTC. When I’m not in front of my screen, I find myself on the badmington court or around a good board game.

Jonathan Le Quere

iOS Developer

Passionate about computing and new technologies since I was a kid, I had no doubt that it would become my job! As an iOS developer my mission is to maintain the Rogervoice app and to develop upcoming features. When I am not typing away at my keyboard... I am clicking away on my mouse!

Laetitia Briatte

French sign language Interpreter

Passionate about learning modern languages, I have been learning sign-language for about 7 years; this wonderful language has taken me to an unexpected turning point in my professional life. A hostess in the event industry, then a manager for a while during my studies, I became an interpreter not long ago. "Baby Roger", as I am known among interpreters! 💚 If I'm not working, you will probably find me at the restaurant or out with my friends 👯‍♂️

Molly Jean-Baptiste

Executive assistant

I arrived in January 2020. A trainer, video operator, and supervisor, I was able to take many winding roads with the aim of acquiring many tools and experiences to take root in the structure of a start-up. My mission is to facilitate coordination at the planning level and to bring comfort within this start-up. Together, the green plane will travel faster, further, and longer!

Charline Ridet

Customer Success Manager

Passionate about travels and discoveries, I jumped without hesitation onto the Rogervoice train ! It's a social app with a worldwide impact 🚂. After a first job in the tourism industry 🌎 I'm now using my skills in relations and customer satisfaction for Rogervoice's clients. 🚀

Agathe Fossier

People manager

After 12 years working in Human Resources at multinational companies, I wanted to join a mission-oriented company ... and what a mission ! Making phone calls accessible to all 🚀 My ambition is to support Rogervoice in its growth and development, on the entire People Management front. Outside of the office you'll find me at the movies, the museums, or jogging along the canals of Paris 🏃‍♀️

Julien Verniers-Grange

French sign language Interpreter

I started my career as a carpenter, then as a recreation centre animator, then as a caregiver, then as a mime actor, then ... as an interpreter for nearly 10 years. I am happy to work with Rogervoice within a kind and welcoming professional environment.

Océane Couraud

French sign language Interpreter

“Bonjour” to one and all, or as we say in my country, “Bo’zu’”. Originally from New Caledonia, I left my island to train for the job of sign-language interpreter, which I practice since 2012. I currently work part-time at Rogervoice and I’m very happy about it! Video-relay is an incredible linguistic voyage. We have the opportunity to meet deaf people from the four corners of France. Looking forward to seeing you here or there!

Joëlle Long

French sign language Interpreter

In the field for over 10 years, it’s with much enthusiasme that I’ve joined the Rogervoice team. I’m thrilled to be part of this awesome adventure. In parallel, I enjoy my family life and it’s just as much work!

François-Xavier Beuvry

Lead Android Developer

As an Android developer for over 7 years, working for Rogervoice allows me to connect my passion for technology 🤖 with a project that makes sense. In charge of the Android Team, I guarantee the app stability and develop new functionalities with Product and Backend teams. I live in the French Alps and when I'm not at my computer you'll find me running among my mountains. 🏃

Alexandre Mallégol

CPO

Following Master's degree in computer engineering, I trained myself on all aspects of product design. At Rogervoice I design (with the help of Emeline) the user experience for all of our products 🖋
We guarantee that our interfaces are simple to use, beautiful to look at and above all that they meet the needs of deaf people as best as possible!

Caroline Pénin-Antide

French sign language Interpreter

Hi there! I’m really happy to join the adventure. What defines me: I’m interested in way too many activities… my agenda is full. When I’m not working at Rogervoice, I offer services in hypnosis. At the moment I’m learning the accordion, and getting back in shape for foot orienteering. I wish I could need only 4 hours of sleep to do more...

Alix Clément

French sign language Interpreter

Hey I’m Alix! It may not be obvious at first glance, but I’m passionate about martial arts. It’s taken a toll on my ligaments though ... 🤦‍♀️ but I still do keep up with my training ... from time to time. I love long walks in the forest with my dog 🌳🐶, rainy days ☔, naps 😴, Caribbean music 🎶, and travels 🌍

Maria Giarratana

French sign language Interpreter

My name is Maria! You might think that's a bit vague but... learning is my real passion! Languages, history, sciences, music, singing, films and series, board games... I'm also a fan of all kinds of anecdotes and ... of chocolate! I am delighted to begin this new adventure with Rogervoice 🤠

Melissa Guillaume

French sign language Interpreter

Hi, I'm Melissa, I’ve been doing both video-relay and on-site interpreting since graduation, and it’s a perfect mix! ✌️ Glad to have now joined the Rogervoice team! Outside my working hours, you’ll find me in the forest with my dog Rebelle 🐶 at judo🥋 or playing board games 🎲

Virginie Masset-Marseille

Coordinator - Sign language interpreter

"What a beautiful job you do" people tell us... and I can confirm! As a video-interpreter and coordinator at Rogervoice, I am happy to contribute to a new form of accessibility! I love calling, and I'm looking forward to interpreting diverse and varied calls for Deaf and hearing people from all over France. Surrounded by a great team of interpreters, within a dynamic and committed company, what better way to always have a smile on my face!

Camille Hirigoyen

French sign language Interpreter

As an interpreter since 2009, I came to steal some freshness and youth from Rogervoice 😉 I also like plants and enjoy taking care of them at the call center ! 🌻🌱💦

Tiffany Quesnel

French sign language Interpreter

I discovered the sign language as a teenager and then it has never left me. After 2 years of experience in the field I wanted to discover the specificities of the video-interpretation by joining the Rogervoice team. Since September 2020, I am so happy to be part of this adventure. See you soon by video! 🙂

Iliana Coffin

French sign language Interpreter

I followed my calling first by becoming a sign language interpreter and then through my love for nature by moving to the Luberon countryside. By embarking on the Rogervoice adventure I can now combine both ... being a video-relay interpreter is a professional challenge (due to the variety of people and subjects) that is exciting on a daily basis!

Géraldine Capgras

French sign language Interpreter

Passionnate about sign languages, I became an interpreter. Now embarked as a Rogervoice copilot, I can fly out towards beautiful encounters and linguistic experiences. Hands are a real treasure to me, to speak and to create!

Tiffanie Lejemtel

French sign language Interpreter

As a member of the Rogervoice troop and the team of interpreters, I am proud to participate in the adventure of phone accessibility in France. This also allows me to see users from all over France in 1 day!! But as soon as I hang up my phone, I can go for a walk on the beach and stroll in the forest under the sun :-)

Julien Colin

iOS Developer

I thoroughly enjoyed my first year at Rogervoice in 2017, and now I’m back on board in 2022, to tackle the iOS app! Eternally curious, I’m passionnate about programming, nature, sports, challenges, existential questions… in the end, I believe I’m passionnate about life! Happy to share a moment with you along the walk of life.

Fabien Lafond

French sign language Interpreter

I’ve been an interpreter since 1999. That’s right, I’m from another century, a baby dinosaur. I’ve been working in interpreter services since the beginning, and it’s with much joy that I’ve joined the Rogervoice adventure to live new experiences with the deaf community. I hope to travel freely again to faraway places, and for now I’m enjoying our local countryside.

Agnès Rohfritsch

Coordinator - French Cued Speech coder

Phone accessibility for deaf people was a necessity, Rogervoice made it a reality! Therefore, it was without hesitation that I jumped into this great adventure as soon as the telephone relay was launched in 2018, as a video-coder in French Cued Speech, alongside the fantastic Roger Team 💚✌

Christelle Roques

French sign language Interpreter

As a sign-language interpreter since 2013, I’ve visited several cities and countries, like a messenger pigeon! I’ve settled my things in Poitiers, France, where I’m happy to combine both video-relay and on-site interpreting. Looking forward to sharing a few hours of flights each week with the Rogervoice team.

Célia Hérin

HR apprentice

For my Masters in Human Ressources, I’ve joined a vocationnal coop program with Rogervoice, alongside Agathe the HR director🦸‍♀️! For me Rogervoice represents an experience that is full of humanity, kindness, and learnings ☺️. My mission is simple: contribut to building well-being at work for the Roger Team! Outside of my Roger Mission, what I love is discovering new board games (if you’ve got any ideas👀🃏🎲).

Marie Degrou

French sign language Interpreter

French sign language interpreter since 2004 🙋 I am delighted to have joined the crew for new adventures at Rogervoice: life day after day with calls as varied as they are unexpected! ✨

Sophie Desmoulains

French sign language Interpreter

Graduated in 2014, I’m an on-site interpreter and … passionnate about languages! The ties that bind culture and identity fascinates me. My adventures as a video-interpreter only confirms this. I’m very happy to be among you all!

Natacha Limosa

Coordinator - Sign language interpreter

Combining my job as a sign language interpreter with new technologies? Challenge accepted!
In 2018, I joined Rogervoice and my professional life has changed! Optimistic, determined and always smiling, I am the coordinator of the interpreting team and I lead a fabulous team that is constantly taking on new challenges.✨

Violaine Richard

French sign language Interpreter

Naturally shy before I met sign language (and the deaf community), it has allowed me to open up to others. Today it was natural for me to be part of the Rogervoice adventure so that deaf people can enjoy more independence and accessibility every day.

Pascal Troadec

Full-stack developer

As a versatile developer specializing in the Web, I have set myself a goal: to put technology at the service of a better world for everyone. At Rogervoice, I work in coordination with developers and different divisions to implement applications, both frontend and backend.

Fanny Mace

French sign language Interpreter

After graduating from ESIT Paris III in 2009, I worked as an interpreter in the Île-de-France region until 2014, both face-to-face and over video, while writing a dissertation in Linguistics at the LS Paris VIII. I then moved to the Hautes-Alpes. Since 2019, flying over France on the wings of Rogervoice has set me on a constant journey.

Kyria Ecrabet

French sign language Interpreter

Hi, it's Kyria! Interpreter at Rogervoice since the beginning of the phone relay, I could follow the evolution of the service. Today this application is a "must-have" for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, a step backwards is unthinkable!! Rogervoice once Rogervoice always...🤩🤩🤩

Sophie Desmoulains

French sign language Interpreter

Graduate of 2014, on-field interpreter, and … passionnate about languages! The ties that bind culture and indentity fascinate me. The vide-relay adventure only confirms that. Happy to be among you!

Cécile Demeule

French sign language Interpreter

In activity since 2008, I took great pleasure in starting video-relay interpreting, along with everything unique about it, back in 2009 and for a few years. It has now been since 2020 that I'm back in this field which I missed terribly! I am thrilled to exchange with all of you, with experts in the field and with bons vivants ;o)
Forza Rogervoice!

Sabine Salha

Community Relations

Ms Encyclopedia is the nickname my friends gave me, because I often have the answer to everything!
I like to learn new things, communicate with people, do favors ... that's why I always have a lot of pleasure to exchange with you, whether it's for technical problems or for news! 💚

Karine Thenard

French sign language Interpreter

I was only 14 years old when I discovered and joined the Deaf community. I have never left it since! This is why I am thrilled to be part of this incredible project that works to improve accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. I graduated in 2014 and joined the fantastic Roger team in 2019. Come see us on Rogervoice!

Solene Gentili

French sign language Interpreter

I boarded the Rogervoice plane and I'm thrilled 👩🏻‍✈️ I live in the Paris region and have been working as a sign language interpreter for 2 years. Besides my work at Rogervoice, you can find me sharing a drink with friends or on badminton courts 🏸 Looking forward to getting to know you all ☀️✌🏻

Bastien Le Rest

CTO

With a real passion for technology I was drawn to the Rogervoice adventure and joined Olivier early on as his associate to pilot the entire "tech stack" at Rogervoice. I'm also a fan of F1 motorsports 🏎️💨🇮🇹

Christelle Pezzucchi

French sign language Interpreter

My passion for languages led me to the wonderful profession of interpreter. When I'm not exploring the world and its cultures, I enjoy baking cakes and playing sports. I am now embarking on a new adventure with Rogervoice.

Joëlle Long

French sign language Interpreter

In the field for over 10 years, it’s with much enthusiasme that I’ve joined the Rogervoice team. I’m thrilled to be part of this awesome adventure. In parallel, I enjoy my family life and it’s just as much work!

Olivier Jeannel

CEO & Founder

When I'm not working at Rogervoice, you'll find me by the ocean or in the mountains! Born in Los Angeles, deaf since age 2, I studied at Berkeley then at Sciences Po Paris before starting a career at Orange. Passionate about entrepreneurship, I encourage projects that have a social impact!

Christelle Pettazzi

French sign language Interpreter

I started my career as a physical rehab teacher and it’s while I was doing my hobby (sport) that I discovered the world of sign language and deaf persons. Since I love challenges, I embarked on this new career and now here I am with the stimulating Rogervoice team: diverse profiles, linguistic richnesses … You’ll also find me biking or rollerblading along the waterfront or sporting my neon-yellow sneakers!

Claire Bernadat

French sign language Interpreter

Inhabitant of Lyon since for some time now, it is a chance that I can join a team which is spread all around France ! Interpreter some days, and urban farmer the rest of the time, it is great to be able to work sometimes in rubber boots, and sometimes in slipper.

Catherine Macedo

Typist

With a degree in langages and literature, I worked in several fields : drafting, editing & translation. I decided to bring my skills to Rogervoice and then to increase my knowledge as typist. My role is mainly to correct in real time the words on the app so as to improve conversations between users.

Anne Dumesnil

French sign language Interpreter

Sign language interpreter since 2007. At that time, our deaf trainers dreamed of having a telephone relay service "like in the United States" to order a pizza, call a doctor, a family member... Rogervoice has done just that! And here I am, delighted to be a seasoned remote member of the Roger team.

Pierre-Louis

French sign language Interpreter

“It took me a long time to understand that before daring to speak, you first had to make others able to listen.” I am now proud to be part of the Rogervoice team. See you soon!

Mélanie Bastet

French sign language Interpreter

Hey, I'm Melanie. I'm also called Louane in refrence to the famous French singer whom I ressemble 🥰 I admire sign music and have a passion for travels : with Rogervoice I can combine both ! Here I'm embarked in my latest adventure : video relay services. After nearly three years on the field, now I'm able to interpret in all kids of settings, with users from all over the country, from the comfort of my chair. I can travel without moving around ! I'm happy to be part of the Team. 🙂

Marie Hallaert

French Cued Speech coder

I’m thrilled to have joined the Rogervoice team since October 2021. Exercising the job of French cued-speech coder from home, while still keeping in touch with my coworkers, is very comfortable for me both professionnally and for my family life. Creative and intuitive, I like to walk in nature, take time for my passions and for professionnal activities that I enjoy.

Leslie Lett

French sign language Interpreter

Interpreter since 2009, first in the field and now among the great video-relay team, I take great pleasure in translating various topics. It's a daily challenge with people from all over France! What a rewarding mission! And when I'm not wearing my headset with my hands ready to translate, I enjoy wonderful horseback rides down country lanes with my family!!

Fanny Mantel

Sales Manager

Tell me it's impossible and I'll do it 🤘! After 10 great years as a sign language interpreter, I am now Sales Manager at Rogervoice. But above all, I am at your side to accompany you in making your customer service accessible. My mission? To enable deaf and hard-of-hearing people to telephone freely! Outside you'll find me riding my bike all over Paris 😉!

Aurélien Le Métayer

Android Developer

Passionate about IT and an Android developer for many years, I joined Rogervoice to bring my contribution to this awesome project. My role is to ensure the stability of the Android app as well as the addition of new features in conjunction with the Product, iOS and Backend teams. When I'm not in front of my screen 👨💻, I'm probably out running 🏃, travelling 🥾 , going to a concert 🤘 or with friends 🍻

Eva Rogow

COO

Rogervoice was an obvious choice ! After more than 20 years of a multifaceted career at multinationals and smaller companies, and more recently as director of AIDES, joining a project with a social impact like Rogervoice made sense. I keep being involved for associations (ESCP Alumni, SPILE, C'Possible, Make-A-Wish France) or working on my next creation or giving a course. 😉

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The questions
most people ask us

Who's Rogervoice for?

For everyone! Being able to read captions during a call can be useful for anyone. Do you have a hearing loss? Add captions. Are you calling in noisy conditions? Add captions. Would you like to be able to reread your conversation again? Add captions!

How does it work?

When you call someone, the application connects to the telephone network. Your caller's voice is analyzed by our algorithm, which automatically transforms it into text. All this happens in less than a second, making it easy to follow a conversation.

Do I need my caller to set something up?

Not at all! That's the strength of Rogervoice: with the app you can call any phone line. Your caller doesn't need to install anything and doesn't even have to know you're using an app!

What equipment should I have?

Rogervoice is available on Android and iOS. All you need is a smartphone with Internet (wifi or 4G). Go to the app store, install Rogervoice and start calling right away.

Can I receive calls?

Absolutely. We provide a Rogervoice number for you that you can share with your family, colleagues, for deliveries, etc. When you are called on this number, the Rogervoice app picks up the call.