Gabe Wyner has been called "a mashup of Steve Jobs and Aristotle" - and that's just one of the interesting tidbits about him (another includes the fact that he's an opera singer).
In this episode, Gabe shares his unique journey from a mechanical engineer to an opera singer and polyglot to an app founder and author. He discusses the methodology behind his app, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the personal growth that comes from stepping back from leadership roles.
00:00 Introduction and High Praise
04:39 Gabe's Fascinating Background
09:00 Language Learning and Middlebury Immersion
15:10 The Middlebury Language Immersion Program
22:17 Reaching C1 Fluency in French
25:08 Epiphany and the Potential of Language Learning
25:37 From Language Learner to Tech Entrepreneur
27:05 Becoming a Tech Entrepreneur
29:04 Writing a Book and Getting a Book Deal
32:00 The Process of Writing a Book
38:55 Fluent Forever and Language Learning Methodology
46:14 Language Learning at Middlebury
50:50 Language Maintenance and Recall
54:36 The Shark Tank Experience
55:26 The ROI of Learning a Language
56:33 The Fluent Forever App and Custom Content
58:00 Building the App Company
59:28 The Best Language Learning Method
01:00:23 The Main Business: Fluent Forever App
01:01:07 The Future of Fluent Forever
01:03:23 Life After Fluent Forever
01:06:13 The Journey of Letting Go
01:07:54 Exploring New Projects
01:11:56 The Thrill of Unlocking Potential
01:13:51 Personal Priorities: Language Learning and Travel
