presentation 3

1. Bill Zunamon, Kurt Kaufmann, Kevin Hsiung, Josh Andres, Arthur Li

2. Speakamos
 A website/smart phone application connecting intermediate to
advanced language learners using video, voice, and text chat
Project:
Launch the Speakamos website and begin production on the
smart phone application
Why?
Foster connections through language conversations to make the
world a little smaller
Objectives:
 Exponential user growth
 Develop new features/ Recording Service
 Create Revenue Stream/ Financial Model
Speakamos

3. What we already accomplished
 Site is in beta testing
 Accepted for Burrill
 Hired 3 Translators
 Spoken with top level programmers
Results

6. What’s Next?
 Beta Testing Website
 Fleshing out features/Design for website
 Business plan for Burrill
 Speaking with investors
 Gaining core customer feedback
Next Steps

7. Challenges
 Raising necessary funds
 Meeting Deadlines
 Communicating effectively
Excitement
 The site is up and almost functioning at MVP level
 A lot of good customer feedback in interviews
Challenges/ Excitements

8. Key Takeaways:
 Sometimes start-ups move at 100mph but at other
times it can be at almost a stand still due to road
blocks
 Always be ready to pivot
 Working with professionals can be expensive
 Intermediary process between start-up and becoming
actual business
Major Lessons learned

9. Questions?