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From 0 to 80 Million Users: Disrupting the AI Language Learning Landscape | Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer @ Memrise | Ben Whately
In this episode, Ben Whately, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Memrise, shares his journey from experimenting with neural networks to founding an innovative language learning platform.
Memrise is a platform that leverages memory techniques, deep understanding of neuroscience and novel approaches to second language acquisition to make learning a language dramatically easier and faster.
Ben discusses:
- The challenges of disrupting the Ed-Tech market
- The role of AI in education, and the growth of Memrise to 80 million users.
- The psychological theories driving Memrise.
- His personal focus on angel investing in sustainability and climate tech startups
- Practical advice for founders on navigating the startup ecosystem, understanding customer needs, and staying adaptable.
- Mental frameworks to adopt for agility in business development and growth (anti-fragile mentalities).
- How people from non traditional backgrounds can still flourish and have great success in the technology sector.
- What type of founder Ben looks to invest in.
- Counteracting innate bias to try to change the investment landscape and build a better technology ecosystem for the future.
And much, much more...
Tune in for insights on education, psychology, technology, and sustainable innovation.
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