Connor Zwick, the CEO and co-founder of Speak, leads a fascinating discussion on revolutionizing language education with AI. He traces his entrepreneurial path from a flashcard app to an advanced AI tutoring platform, which now boasts over 10 million users in more than 40 countries. They dive into the importance of conversational skills over grammar, the balance of structure and personalization in learning, and the future potential of AI in education. Connor also compares Speak with established platforms like Duolingo, highlighting the vital role of human connection in language acquisition.

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.

Guests Connor Zwick, Max Child, Gaurav Misra, Hilary Mason, and Victor Riparbelli discuss sneaking into early AI courses, being first on a new platform, changing business plans after unexpected success, nuanced definitions in AI, and the new paradigm AI can bring.