Pingo AI
AI companion that helps you learn languages
Y CombinatorSummer 2025ActiveConsumer
What they do
Problem
Language learners struggle to build speaking fluency and stay motivated with realistic conversation practice.
Solution
An AI language learning companion app that provides immersive spoken dialogues and personalized lessons with a native-sounding AI tutor that remembers progress.
Who it's for
Individuals learning a new language who want conversational speaking practice and guided lessons.
Founders
Michael Xing
Founder
Co-founder and CEO at Pingo. Previously built consumer products used by hundreds of thousands of users.
Morrie Schonfeld
Founder
Co-founder and COO at Pingo. Published Chinese author with 7+ years of language learning experience. Leads growth at Pingo.
Open roles 1
Founding AI Engineer
Company timeline
- Founded2025
- YC batchSummer 2025
- StatusActive
- Team size4 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
