Speak
A superhuman, AI-powered language tutor in your pocket
Y CombinatorWinter 2017ActiveConsumerSocialArtificial IntelligenceEducation
What they do
Problem
People struggle to learn and practice a new language effectively and consistently without affordable, personalized tutoring.
Solution
An AI-powered language tutor app that provides personalized instruction and conversation practice on demand.
Who it's for
Individuals learning a foreign language who want on-demand tutoring and speaking practice.
Founders
Andrew Hsu
Founder
Speak cofounder/cto
Open roles 10
Japan Growth Marketing Manager
AI Product Engineer
Senior Android Engineer
Applied ML Engineer, Speech
Staff Product Designer
Senior Backend Engineer
Marketing Analytics Manager
Full-stack Engineer, Internship (Summer 2026)
iOS Engineer, Internship (Summer 2026)
Full-stack Engineer, Internship (Summer 2026)
Company timeline
- YC batchWinter 2017
- StatusActive
- Team size40 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
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