The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital

Can an App Really Improve Your English Accent? BoldVoice founder Anada Lakra knows this challenge firsthand, and she's here to share how it inspired a solution. Join host Gabriel Jarrosson for the debut episode of The Lobster Talks as he interviews Anada Lakra, co-founder and CEO of BoldVoice. Discover how this AI-powered app is revolutionizing English pronunciation training for non-native speakers. Learn about Anada's journey from immigrant to entrepreneur, the unique technology behind BoldVoice, and gain insights into building a successful startup with Y Combinator. This is a startup with the perfect origin story! EPISODE IN A GLANCE 00:38 How a Non-Native Speaker Built BoldVoice to Improve Your Accent 01:07 The Accent Challenge: How BoldVoice Helps Non-Native Speakers in the US 03:40 BoldVoice: Personal Story + AI for Better English Pronunciation 08:18 How BoldVoice transforms accent training 11:40 Transform Your Accent with BoldVoice: Your "Mouth Gym" 14:08 Startup Success Secrets: Anada's Advice on Fundraising & Hiring 18:38 Build with Customers & Get a Hollywood Accent Coach (Inside BoldVoice) 23:18 Y Combinator Success: Lessons for Startup Founders 32:46 The Do's and Don'ts for Fundta 36:55 The Future of BoldVoice + Fundraising Tips for Entrepreneurs ABOUT ANADA LAKRA Anada Lakra is the Co-founder and CEO of BoldVoice. BoldVoice is an AI-powered app that helps non-native English speakers improve their pronunciation and confidence in English, with videos from Hollywood accent coaches and instant AI feedback. 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, Anada was a product leader at McKinsey, Peloton, and other high-growth companies. She graduated from Yale University and Harvard Business School, and was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education. CONNECT WITH ANADA LAKRA Website → https://www.boldvoice.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/boldvoice/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anadalakra/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/boldvoiceapp/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/BoldVoiceAmericanAccentCoaching TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@boldvoiceapp GRAB THE BOOK ANADA RECOMMENDS → https://a.co/d/5olk5L0 ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/ Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights. Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155

Are you a founder sick of the same old startup advice? About the Show Get the inside scoop on building a successful startup! The Lobster Talks Podcast delivers no-nonsense, battle-tested strategies and advice directly from founders who've made it happen. This is your weekly dose of real-world startup wisdom. In Each Episode You'll Discover: Fundraising strategies that go beyond the textbookSecrets to overcoming common growth obstaclesHard-earned lessons to save you time and moneyActionable startup tactics you can use today Who Should Listen: Founders ready to accelerate their startup journeyEntrepreneurs eager to learn from those who've been thereAnyone seeking the unfiltered truth about startup life Subscribe to The Lobster Talks Podcast and join us every Friday for a fresh dose of startup survival tactics. Follow Lobster Capital on your favorite social channels for bonus insights and exclusive updates! ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/ Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights. Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155