In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies sits down with Kira Shishkin β Founder & CEO of informed.now, the SMS-based news service trusted by leading professionals who want fact-based, bias-free information without overwhelm.
Kira is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, a 4-time serial entrepreneur, a former co-founder of a $100M+ FinTech marketplace at Intuit, and a 2018 World Public Speaking Champion. His work spans investment banking, private equity, venture capital, crypto, publishing, and media innovation. He holds honors degrees in Economics, Philosophy, and Abstract Mathematics, plus accelerated executive programs at Stanford.
Today's conversation is packed with insights on truth, clarity, thinking skills, and communication in a world full of noise.
In this episode, you'll learn:
π§ How to reduce information overload and think more clearly π° Why the modern news ecosystem is broken β and how to fix your relationship with information π― How informed.now removes bias, clickbait, and ads while delivering only the signal π£οΈ What Kira learned from becoming the World Public Speaking Champion π Patterns he sees across successful founders, leaders, and innovators π How global professionals can stay informed without burnout π‘ A powerful mindset shift to filter truth from noise in daily life
This is an eye-opening episode for anyone who struggles with misinformation, distraction, or staying informed while working in English.
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π Website / Product: https://informed.now
π LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirashishkin/
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/Kira.Shishkin
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