INTERPRETER BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

Linguibridge (name inspired by the Latin word for bridge) is a U.S.-based provider of on-demand professional interpretation services launching in 2026. We operate in the language services and enterprise communications sector, delivering Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) through a secure, proprietary technology platform paired with a network of certified human interpreters. We serve high-stakes environments—healthcare, legal, and corporate—where linguistic accuracy and cultural nuance are non-negotiable. Core activities include 24/7 interpreter scheduling, real-time session routing, compliance-grade recording and auditing, and client onboarding for subscription and per-hour billing plans. One-liner: Secure, certified interpretation for high-stakes moments, available instantly via video or phone.

What sets us apart is our combination of a security-first platform, interpreter certification verification, and service-level agreements tailored to institutional risk profiles. We target U.S. hospitals, regional law firms, and mid-to-large corporate legal and HR teams that require documented, high-quality interpretation and audit trails. Short-term goals: launch in Q1 2026, onboard initial pilot customers across 20 hospitals and 10 law firms, and reach positive gross margin within 12 months. Long-term goals: achieve national coverage, 70% recurring subscription revenue, and EBITDA profitability by year 3. One-liner: Scale subscription and hourly revenue while proving reliability in the sectors that cannot tolerate error.

Problem

Language barriers in U.S. healthcare, legal, and corporate settings cause measurable harm: worse patient outcomes, incorrect legal advice, transactional errors, and lost revenue. These failures create compliance risk under federal language-access mandates and worsen inequity for non-English speakers. One-liner: language gaps produce real harm and legal exposure.

Current automated tools routinely miss cultural nuance and the precision required for medical consultations and judicial proceedings, leaving organizations to choose between slow, costly in-person interpreters or unreliable automation. One-liner: automation alone is insufficient for moments that matter.

There is a clear need for an on-demand, reliable bridge that combines linguistic accuracy and cultural competence. Launching in the U.S. in 2026, our service will deliver Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) via a network of certified human experts, offered through per-hour billing and high-volume subscription plans to scale into high-stakes environments. One-liner: certified human interpretation, available on-demand, is necessary to close the reliability gap.

Solution

Language barriers in medical, legal, and international business settings create patient harm, legal risk, and lost economic opportunity. Our platform delivers on-demand certified human interpreters via Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI), matching industry-specialized experts to preserve technical accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

We provide 24/7 access, maintain HIPAA and legal-compliant workflows, and log secure audit trails so organizations meet mandates, reduce risk, and restore clear communication instantly.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to eliminate language barriers in the U.S. by providing the most reliable, specialized, and accessible human interpretation services for healthcare, legal, and professional settings. We combine innovation in technology with a commitment to linguistic excellence to ensure clear, accurate communication for every individual regardless of primary language. We believe professional communication is a fundamental right that enhances safety, justice, and economic growth.

Key Success Factors

Success hinges on specialist interpreters, a secure low‑latency platform, improving unit economics, recurring revenue, and compliance-backed partnerships.

• Certified specialist interpreter network delivering superior accuracy in high‑stakes settings.
• Proprietary secure low‑latency VRI/OPI platform ensuring professional-grade connections and data security.
• Declining CAC from $250 today to $160 by 2030, improving unit economics.
• Shift to recurring subscription revenue increasing predictability and customer lifetime value.
• Regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships providing a defensible competitive moat.

Financial Summary

Summary of projected financial performance for the Interpreter business from launch in 2026 through 2028.

Financial requirements: Minimum cash required $364,000 to reach stability (breakeven April 2028). Anticipated return: 4% IRR over five years and 3.93% ROE by year five; payback period 44 months.

Outlook: loss at launch, breakeven April 2028, and strong EBITDA growth to $2,934,000 by 2030.

Funding Requirements

We require external capital to cover initial capital expenditures, early EBITDA shortfalls, marketing, and a minimum cash cushion to reach profitability by April 2028.

Summary: Target raise: $500,000–$600,000 to fund CapEx, marketing, EBITDA reserves, and a $364,000 minimum cash position.