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Speak Secures $78M Series C Funding at $1B Valuation to Transform AI-Powered Language Learning - Speak, a global leader in AI-powered language learning, has raised $78 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1 billion valuation. This funding milestone underscores the company’s mission to transform language education by prioritizing spoken fluency through innovative AI technology. Founded in 2016 by Connor Zwick and Andrew Hsu, Speak has become a trailblazer in the language learning space, combining advanced AI with expert-designed content to empower learners worldwide. The company’s approach focuses on speaking out loud, recognizing this as the most effective way to achieve fluency. Speak’s AI-powered virtual tutor, Speak Tutor, delivers personalized lessons tailored to each learner's […] - https://lnkd.in/e3fwtuGB

Speak Secures $78M Series C Funding at $1B Valuation to Transform AI-Powered Language Learning - Speak, a global leader in AI-powered language learning, has raised $78 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1 billion valuation. This funding milestone underscores the company’s mission to transform language education by prioritizing spoken fluency through innovative AI technology. Founded in 2016 by Connor Zwick and Andrew Hsu, Speak has become a trailblazer in the language learning space, combining advanced AI with expert-designed content to empower learners worldwide. The company’s approach focuses on speaking out loud, recognizing this as the most effective way to achieve fluency. Speak’s AI-powered virtual tutor, Speak Tutor, delivers personalized lessons tailored to each learner's […] - https://lnkd.in/e3fwtuGB

Dr. Devavrat Shah, Co-Founder & CEO of Ikigai Labs – Interview Series - Dr. Devavrat  Shah is the Co-founder and CEO of Ikigai Labs and he is a professor and a director of Statistics and Data Science Center at MIT. He co-founded Celect, a predictive analytics platform for retailers, which he sold to Nike. Devavrat holds a Bachelor and PhD in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology and Stanford University, respectively. Ikigai Labs provides an AI-powered platform designed to transform enterprise tabular and time series data into predictive and actionable insights. Utilizing patented Large Graphical Models, the platform enables business users and developers across various industries to enhance their planning and decision-making processes. Could you […] - https://lnkd.in/eYp-yxQt

Dr. Devavrat Shah, Co-Founder & CEO of Ikigai Labs – Interview Series - Dr. Devavrat  Shah is the Co-founder and CEO of Ikigai Labs and he is a professor and a director of Statistics and Data Science Center at MIT. He co-founded Celect, a predictive analytics platform for retailers, which he sold to Nike. Devavrat holds a Bachelor and PhD in Computer Science from Indian Institute of Technology and Stanford University, respectively. Ikigai Labs provides an AI-powered platform designed to transform enterprise tabular and time series data into predictive and actionable insights. Utilizing patented Large Graphical Models, the platform enables business users and developers across various industries to enhance their planning and decision-making processes. Could you […] - https://lnkd.in/eYp-yxQt

How Business Leaders Can Achieve Their Goals in Both AI and Sustainability - For companies, balancing AI adoption and environmental impact is an imperative. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the power needed to support AI's growth is doubling every 100 days. By 2028, AI’s energy consumption could exceed the total power used by Iceland in 2021. AI can be a double-edged sword: while it can significantly advance environmental initiatives, it can be equally detrimental if used carelessly.   There’s no universal blueprint for sustainable AI use—each organization’s approach must align with its unique circumstances. Instead, integrating AI and furthering eco-friendly objectives requires a certain attitude. Think about the lines that form outside […] - https://lnkd.in/eeVZxfCQ

How Business Leaders Can Achieve Their Goals in Both AI and Sustainability - For companies, balancing AI adoption and environmental impact is an imperative. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the power needed to support AI's growth is doubling every 100 days. By 2028, AI’s energy consumption could exceed the total power used by Iceland in 2021. AI can be a double-edged sword: while it can significantly advance environmental initiatives, it can be equally detrimental if used carelessly.   There’s no universal blueprint for sustainable AI use—each organization’s approach must align with its unique circumstances. Instead, integrating AI and furthering eco-friendly objectives requires a certain attitude. Think about the lines that form outside […] - https://lnkd.in/eeVZxfCQ

Jamie Caramanica, DISCO’s SVP of Engineering – Interview Series - Jamie Caramanica, is DISCO’s Senior Vice President of Engineering. DISCO brings artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics to the practice of law so attorneys can focus on what matters most: securing justice for their clients and winning the most important disputes in the world. What inspired the creation of the Cecilia AI platform, and how does it align with DISCO’s overall mission? Cecilia was created as part of DISCO’s mission to “make law better,” and aims to empower lawyers with sophisticated tools that allow them to concentrate on what truly matters: securing justice for their clients and winning legal […] - https://lnkd.in/eu7shMea

Jamie Caramanica, DISCO’s SVP of Engineering – Interview Series - Jamie Caramanica, is DISCO’s Senior Vice President of Engineering. DISCO brings artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics to the practice of law so attorneys can focus on what matters most: securing justice for their clients and winning the most important disputes in the world. What inspired the creation of the Cecilia AI platform, and how does it align with DISCO’s overall mission? Cecilia was created as part of DISCO’s mission to “make law better,” and aims to empower lawyers with sophisticated tools that allow them to concentrate on what truly matters: securing justice for their clients and winning legal […] - https://lnkd.in/eu7shMea

Supercharging Productivity: A Practical Guide to Implementing AI Tools in Your Organisation - From sales and customer service to content creation, integration of generative AI into modern workplaces is nothing short of transformational. It creates a ripple that is fundamentally altering the role, task, and strategic priority across industries. Generative AI is not only increasing productivity; it is changing the very way we do creativity and efficiency. Personally, it has been the time saved on regular work that gave me more useful hours for the strategic components of my work. On the other hand, it is never easy to implement AI technology within an organisation, and it needs an orderly approach so that […] - https://lnkd.in/eQ5YUuh9

Supercharging Productivity: A Practical Guide to Implementing AI Tools in Your Organisation - From sales and customer service to content creation, integration of generative AI into modern workplaces is nothing short of transformational. It creates a ripple that is fundamentally altering the role, task, and strategic priority across industries. Generative AI is not only increasing productivity; it is changing the very way we do creativity and efficiency. Personally, it has been the time saved on regular work that gave me more useful hours for the strategic components of my work. On the other hand, it is never easy to implement AI technology within an organisation, and it needs an orderly approach so that […] - https://lnkd.in/eQ5YUuh9