Speak (Speakeasy Labs) builds an AI language tutor focused on conversational practice. Learners speak out loud to the app, get instant feedback, and work through a curriculum that adapts as they go. Currently teaches French, Spanish, English, Korean, Italian, and Japanese, with more on a waitlist.

Mission is "to reinvent the way people learn, starting with language." Hundreds of thousands of subscribers across 30+ countries; the #1 English app in South Korea. 15M+ downloads.

Founded by Connor Zwick (previously Flashcards+, acquired by Chegg). Team of around 130 across San Francisco, Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Ljubljana. Raised over $150M from Accel, OpenAI Startup Fund, Founders Fund, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and Lachy Groom.

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