About ListenToAnything

The Problem We All Face (And How ListenToAnything Was Born)

We've all been there. That ever-growing list of saved articles, fascinating blog posts, important research papers stored as PDFs, and promising website links. Content full of valuable insights, piling up faster than we can possibly read it. It sits there, a digital mountain casting a shadow of "should-read" guilt.

Our founder, Boyd Kane, found himself in the exact same boat. His digital 'to-read' pile wasn't just growing; it felt like it was mocking him. Valuable knowledge remained locked away, simply because carving out dedicated screen time to read everything felt impossible.

At the same time, his podcast queue during commutes and workouts was running dry. He craved informative, engaging content tailored to his interests but had exhausted his usual subscriptions.

The frustration sparked an idea: What if he could listen to his reading list? What if those unread articles and documents could become his new podcast queue, filled with personally curated, relevant content? What if he could finally conquer that backlog during those 'in-between' moments?

That personal need, born from a relatable frustration, became the driving force behind ListenToAnything.

What is ListenToAnything?

ListenToAnything is the solution we built: a simple, fast, and affordable service designed to transform any website, PDF, article, or text into a crystal-clear, listenable podcast episode.

Using advanced, incredibly realistic AI narration, we make it effortless for you to:

• Reclaim Your Time: Turn commutes, workouts, chores, or relaxation time into productive learning opportunities.
• Conquer Your Reading List: Finally get through that backlog without adding more screen time to your day.
• Stay Informed: Absorb news, industry insights, research, and interesting stories on the go.
• Listen Your Way: Get your converted content delivered directly to a unique, private podcast feed compatible with your favorite podcast app.

No more overflowing inboxes or bookmark folders. Just seamless listening.

Powered by Algernon Innovations

ListenToAnything is proudly developed and operated by Algernon Innovations, a forward-thinking software company founded by Boyd Kane.

Our Mission at Algernon Innovations: To leverage the power of modern software engineering, data science, and automation to craft intelligent solutions that address complex, real-world challenges and enhance human potential. We strive to simplify complexity, streamline workflows, and ultimately give people back their most valuable asset: time.

This mission is at the very core of ListenToAnything. We saw a common, frustrating problem – information overload combined with time scarcity – and applied innovative technology (like advanced AI) with a focus on quality craftsmanship and real-world impact to create a solution.

Meet the Founder

Boyd Kane leads Algernon Innovations and the development of ListenToAnything with a deep passion for solving hard, practical problems through software. With experience spanning embedded systems, systems programming (particularly in Rust), and internet-scale data workflows, Boyd focuses on building robust, useful tools.

His drive to create solutions with tangible benefits was evident in his open-source project, eskom-calendar, which helped thousands of South Africans navigate power outages. This same drive applies to ListenToAnything – using technology thoughtfully to give people back their time and mental bandwidth in an increasingly demanding world.

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