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Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
Connor Zwick: Making Language Immersion Possible Through AI
Oct 12, 2023
Connor Zwick, founder of Flashcards+ and CEO/co-founder of Speak, discusses building successful tech companies, achieving product-market fit, and the impact of AI on language learning. They share their experiences with AI development, iterating on their product in Seoul while operating in San Francisco, and the importance of solving real problems. The podcast also explores the potential of AI in education and announces job opportunities at Speak.
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- Speak prioritizes speaking skills and uses advanced AI technology to provide personalized feedback for English language learners.
- Speak achieved product-market fit in South Korea by targeting a high-demand market and leveraging their advanced speech recognition technology.
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Identifying the Market Need: Teaching English to Non-Native Speakers
The founders of Speak realized that there was a high demand for learning English among non-native speakers, especially in countries where English fluency is essential. They recognized that existing language learning apps were focused on vocabulary and grammar, but lacked robust speech recognition capabilities. This insight led them to believe that they could create a product that prioritized speaking skills and utilized advanced AI technology to provide personalized feedback and instruction.
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