{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/632498166f582400138c0fa7/65de9bf1acbfff00161770ba?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#27 Anada Lakra, Co-Founder of BoldVoice","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/632498166f582400138c0fa7/1709087662991-51b07e54d1f310c66be23563d38044e9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>For listeners who has studied a non-native language, like English, for a long time but feel that they have to repeat themselves, this episode is for you! Anada Lakra is the CEO and Co-Founder of BoldVoice, AI-powered app that helps non-native English speakers improve their pronunciation and confidence in English. Their app helps non-native English speakers with videos from Hollywood accent coaches and instant AI feedback. Inspired by her experiences in both personal and professional experiences, Anada noticed that there’s a gap between learning the language on paper and speaking confidently. She’s not alone here, as there are more than 1.6 billion non-native English speakers in the world and growing!</p><p><br></p><p>BoldVoice is backed by Y Combinator, BoldVoice has been recognized as a top EdTech company by Forbes, and is in the top 100 Education apps on the Apple App Store with over a million global downloads. Before BoldVoice,&nbsp;Anada&nbsp;was a product leader at&nbsp;McKinsey,&nbsp;Peloton, and other high-growth companies.&nbsp;She graduated from Yale University and Harvard Business School, and was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear:</p><ul><li>How Anada created her V1 of BoldVoice by shipping quickly</li><li>Her advice for B2C founders</li><li>Studies on how accents have hurt people’s careers in the long run</li><li>What she’s optimistic about</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the episode!</p><p>BoldVoice: <a href=\"https://www.boldvoice.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.boldvoice.com/</a></p><p>iOS app: <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boldvoice-pronunciation-app/id1567841142\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boldvoice-pronunciation-app/id1567841142</a></p><p>Android app: <a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wellocution.androidapp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wellocution.androidapp</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/boldvoiceapp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/boldvoiceapp</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/boldvoiceapp/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/boldvoiceapp/</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you love this episode, please share and review the podcast! It will help more immigrant and international founders find these content. Please do not hesitate to reach out to <a href=\"mailto:foreignfounderspod@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">foreignfounderspod@gmail.com</a> for any inquiries and questions.</p>","author_name":"Chibit"}