Early Life
Piotr Dabkowski was born in December 1994. He grew up in Poland and attended XXXIII LO im. Mikołaja Kopernika in Warsaw. Dabkowski's early experiences with poorly dubbed films sparked an interest in technology and the potential to improve the localization of content.
Rise to Success
Dabkowski co-founded ElevenLabs in 2022 with his high school friend, Mati Staniszewski. The company quickly gained recognition for its advanced AI voice synthesis technology, creating lifelike voices in multiple languages. Dabkowski's role as CTO and head of research has been pivotal in the company's growth, leading to partnerships with major brands and significant funding rounds. ElevenLabs has achieved a valuation of $6.6 billion as of October 2025, making Dabkowski a prominent figure in the AI industry. He was also named on the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list in 2024.
Key Business Strategies
ElevenLabs' success is driven by its commitment to voice realism and its user-friendly platform. The company focused on text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and voice cloning. Dabkowski’s focus on technical execution and research has helped position ElevenLabs as a leader in the AI voice market. The company has also prioritized ethical AI development.
Philanthropy
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