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Cliff Weitzman

Founder and CEO of Speechify, a text-to-speech AI app. He is dyslexic and created Speechify to overcome challenges with reading.

Top 10 podcasts with Cliff Weitzman

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1,723 snips
Feb 29, 2024 • 2h 26min

'Tell People Your Goals!': The Secret To Accomplishing Anything - Cliff Weitzman

Cliff Weitzman, the dynamic founder and CEO of Speechify, shares his remarkable journey from a Brown University student to leading a text-to-speech software company used by millions. He discusses overcoming dyslexia through innovation, how meaningful connections fuel entrepreneurial success, and the strategies that helped him build a thriving startup. Cliff emphasizes the importance of setting and sharing goals for accountability, and reveals how Speechify aims to challenge industry giants like Audible with its unique features and user-focused approach.
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1,124 snips
Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 44min

You're Not Lazy: How To Learn Anything Faster - Cliff Weitzman Founder of Speechify

In this engaging conversation, Cliff Weitzman, the inspiring founder of Speechify, discusses overcoming dyslexia to create a revolutionary text-to-speech app used by millions. He shares how audiobooks transformed his learning experience and advocates for speed listening as a game-changer in information retention. Cliff emphasizes the importance of love and gratitude in personal growth, revealing how meaningful connections can elevate both personal and professional journeys. This dynamic chat offers fresh insights on navigating learning differences and enhancing productivity.
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Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 23min

Cliff Weitzman: Feeling Behind? How To Get Ahead of 99% Of People Fast

How To Get Ahead of 99% Of People Fast? Cliff Weitzman is the Founder of Speechify. Cliff has severe dyslexia which makes reading difficult so he developed an app that uses AI to convert any text into speech. Cliff has been featured in media outlets such as Forbes, TechCrunch, and The New York Times. In 2017, Weitzman was named to Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 list. In this episode he reveals how to accelerate your learning curve and the habits that led him to building an app with over 25 million users Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Guest: https://www.instagram.com/cliffweitzman/
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Aug 2, 2020 • 1h 3min

Friendships and Relationships ft. Valentin and Cliff

In this episode we chat to Valentin Perez and Cliff Weitzman about friendships, relationships, and the our ideas of the good life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 1, 2022 • 1h 13min

#251: Cliff Weitzman – Obsession, Logan Paul, & Happiness

Cliff Weitzman is an entrepreneur & value creator.  Good news and bad news... Bad news? We recorded the first 30 minutes of this conversation and realized the audio wasn't recording.  Good news? The next 73 minutes were pretty damn great. Topics: (0:00) Breaking Social Constructs  (11:04) God  (20:27) Unconditional Love  (25:49) Ambition & Peace  (35:03) Backflip  (38:25) iPhone Apps  (43:14) Computer Science  (48:39) My Theory  (51:20) Logan Paul Horse  (54:22) Amazing Friends  (59:31) Relationship Partner  (1:01:29) "Failing" Goals  (1:02:28) Don Katz Email  (1:09:22) Challenges  Resources Mentioned: Pink was originally a guys color? https://twitter.com/rex_woodbury/status/1562180092041826305 More on Cliff:  • Grew up with dyslexia  • Graduated from Brown University in 2016 with a degree in Renewable Energy Engineering (physics, computer science, & engineering) and Economics  • Founded Speechify - the #1 speech reader in the world, which translates any text on the internet into audio. Speechify has been featured in The NY Times, BBC, and is currently the #2 app on the App Store in the Magazines & Newspapers category (between The NY Times and Wall Street Journal).  • Cliff begins every public speaking engagement by first performing a backflip.  Cliff's Links  Twitter – https://twitter.com/cliffweitzman  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cliffweitzman/  TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@cliffweitzman_  Speechify – https://speechify.com/  - My Links  🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275/view  🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda  📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda  🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda  🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure  -  Continue the conversation by dropping a comment on YouTube!
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Apr 27, 2022 • 38min

Creative App Marketing Strategies — Cliff Weitzman, Speechify

On the podcast we talk with Cliff about the benefits of building for a niche, the one ad that changed things for Speechify, and why Cliff is now hiring comedians.Our guest today is Cliff Weitzman, the founder and CEO of Speechify. As someone with dyslexia, Cliff built Speechify to help himself learn by having text read aloud. Cliff went on to blitzscale Speechify with an irreverent approach to SaaS norms and a willingness to experiment.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Cliff found early traction for SpeechifyUnconventional ways to build a great teamHow Cliff got marketing tips from the top e-commerce CEOsThe art of successful cold callsCliff Weitzman’s LinksSpeechify’s websiteSpeechify for iOSSpeechify Chrome extensionSpeechify on Google PlayFollow Speechify on TwitterFollow Speechify on InstagramSpeechify is on MediumCheck out Speechify on YouTubeSpeechify’s LinkedIn pageCliff Weitzman: Read to You on SpotifyFollow Cliff on InstagramContact CliffFollow us on Twitter:David BarnardJacob EitingRevenueCatSub Club
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9 snips
Aug 16, 2018 • 39min

Episode 1: Motivation, Mastering Skills, Startups & Love

In this very first episode of the Cliff Weitzman Podcast! Cliff who is the CEO of Speechify, built 36 products as an undergrad at Brown, and is on Forbes 30 Under 30, explains: What non obvious strategies he uses to master hard skills (like doing a backflip) Why he admire Lin Manuel Miranda & Theodore Roosevelt. And why he thinks Love is the most important thing in the world, and one of the only things that, the more you give of it, the more you have to give.
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Jan 27, 2024 • 33min

Learn to Love Listening ft. Cliff Weitzman, Dyslexic Founder and CEO of Speechify

Cliff Weitzman, dyslexic founder and CEO of Speechify, shares his journey growing up dyslexic, learning English through audiobooks, and falling in love with listening. He discusses the impact of love and confidence, dyslexia diagnosis and interventions, experiences after high school, and tips to support dyslexic individuals like teaching effective listening skills and self-advocacy.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 35min

EP 152: Turning Snoop Dogg's Voice Into AI - The Speechify Story

Cliff Weitzman, the dyslexic Founder and CEO of Speechify, discusses the fascinating world of AI voice technology. He reveals how celebrity voices like Snoop Dogg’s are being integrated into text-to-speech applications, enhancing user engagement. The conversation also dives into ethical concerns surrounding AI voice cloning, addressing safety and consent. Cliff shares insights on the practical uses of Speechify in professional settings, emphasizing its impact on accessibility and learning, while hinting at a future where written words might take a backseat to spoken ones.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 41min

#1275 Cliff Weitzman | This Immigrant Just Helped 25 Million People Read

Cliff Weitzman, founder & CEO at Speechify, discusses the rise of audio content, the impact of text-to-speech technology, and the convergence of reading, listening, and AI-generated audio. They also explore partnerships with Snoop Dogg, AI voices, and the implications for voice actors.