André Bastié
About André Bastié
André Bastié is the CEO and co-founder of Happy Scribe, a transcription service based in Barcelona, Spain. He has a background in information technology project management and has contributed to various productivity tools and guides for podcasters and businesses since 2017.
Current Role at Happy Scribe
André Bastié serves as the CEO and Co-founder of Happy Scribe, a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, the company has focused on providing transcription and subtitling services. Bastié's role involves overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of the company, which is based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Previous Experience at Intuit
Before co-founding Happy Scribe, André Bastié worked as a Sales Consultant at Intuit for a brief period in 2016. His tenure at the company lasted for two months and took place in London, United Kingdom. This experience contributed to his understanding of sales and customer engagement in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
André Bastié studied at Dublin City University, where he pursued a Master of Science in Electronic Commerce (Business) from 2016 to 2017. His academic background includes a focus on Information Technology Project Management, equipping him with the skills necessary for managing technology-driven projects and businesses.
Contributions to Transcription and Accessibility
André Bastié has made significant contributions to the field of transcription and accessibility. He has shared productivity tools for podcasters and discussed transcription speed optimization for businesses. His work includes exploring the impact of automatic transcription on qualitative research and enhancing accessibility in digital communications, such as Zoom meetings.
Publications and Guides
Bastié has authored various guides aimed at improving content creation and accessibility. His publications include instructions on creating money-generating eBooks from podcasts, adding subtitles to videos, and leveraging transcripts to enhance e-learning experiences. He has also written about the differences between SDH and closed captioning, as well as the use of subtitles in job postings.