In this episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Thali Lotus, Founder of CAYA Audio, to dive into her remarkable entrepreneurial journey and the mission behind the CAYA X3E Creators Microphone — a revolutionary product reshaping the audio landscape. Thali shares how CAYA is working to "unmute the world" and amplify the next generation of voices.

They dive into:

• How Thali’s ambition to shift the consumer-producer ratio inspired the launch of CAYA Audio.
• The story behind the CAYA X3E — the first high-spec microphone created by a Black British Female founder.
• The microphone’s versatility for musicians, educators, podcasters, and creators, offering both MEMS & Electret, cable, and Bluetooth options.
• Collaborations with institutions like Goldsmiths University and Innovate UK that helped validate her ideas and fuel innovation.
• How crowdfunding and community support have been instrumental in bringing CAYA to life.
• Thali’s personal experiences navigating the music industry and building a tech brand focused on empowerment through sound.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about innovation, diversity in tech, and the power of community in turning visionary ideas into reality.

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