ISSEN
AI realtime voice companion for language learning
Y CombinatorFall 2024ActiveConsumerEducationGenerative AIConsumerAI
What they do
Problem
Language learners struggle to achieve fluency due to limited access to personalized, engaging, real-time conversation practice and instruction.
Solution
ISSEN provides an AI real-time voice companion that acts as a personalized conversational tutor, adapting lessons and chats to each learner’s interests, learning style, and goals.
Who it's for
Individuals learning a new language who want an on-demand, personalized voice tutor for conversation practice and fluency.
Founders
Mariano Sorgente
Founder
Founder and CEO of ISSEN, your AI foreign language tutor. Experienced in crypto and AI, in engineering and VC. Previously a16z partner.
Company timeline
- Founded2024
- YC batchFall 2024
- StatusActive
- Team size1 people
- LocationNew York, NY, USA
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