About this podcast

Dive into the compelling story of Speak, a groundbreaking educational startup co-founded by two prodigious talents, Connor and Andrew. This video chronicles their challenging yet inspiring journey, from their remarkable teenage years marked by early entrepreneurial success and academic brilliance, to their meeting at the Peter Thiel Fellowship. Discover how their shared passion for AI led them to develop a revolutionary speech recognition algorithm designed to solve the global problem of English language acquisition. Learn about their three-year hustle to achieve product-market fit, their recent funding from Y Combinator and OpenAI, and their expansion beyond the Korean market. The video highlights how Speak uses AI to create a simulated human tutor experience, making language learning accessible and effective. Perfect for anyone interested in EdTech innovations, the power of artificial intelligence, or aspiring founders seeking insights into startup growth and overcoming obstacles.