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Morning Coffee with Japanese Founders: Exploring Language Learning

Hosted by Mengshan Wu, Akinori Nakajima & Kazu Oba
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About Event

Join fellow language enthusiasts for an engaging morning of sharing and learning strategies for mastering multiple languages! This friendly, interactive session will be led by passionate leaders in language technology and education.

Who is this event for?

  • Language Enthusiasts

  • Founders and Innovators

  • Educators

Meet Your Co-hosts:

Mengshan WU

A warm and engaging trilingual entrepreneur who believes in making language learning accessible and fun! As Co-founder of TANZAM, she's developed innovative approaches to help adult learners master new languages. Having started her own language journey in rural China and becoming trilingual in her 20s, Mengshan brings both personal experience and professional expertise to help fellow language learners succeed.

Akinori Nakajima

A passionate innovator and CEO & Founder of VoicePing, Akinori brings expertise in AI language technologies. His revolutionary AI voice translation system supports 40+ languages and serves 7,500+ paid users. With his approachable style, he'll share insights on how technology can make your language learning journey easier and more effective.

Kazumasa Oba

Kazu, with a distinguished career at the World Bank Group and OECD, now leads DEVELOPTONIA, an AI-powered platform transforming local data into actionable insights. Trusted by clients like Mitsubishi and the Japanese Embassy, it cuts market research timelines by 90%, empowering success in emerging markets.

What to Expect

  • Share your goals and experiences with language learning.

  • Discover specialized apps and cutting-edge resources.

  • Network with like-minded language enthusiasts.

  • Receive personalized learning recommendations.

  • Explore innovative approaches to mastering languages.

Agenda

7:30-7:45 | Registration & Free Coffee
7:45-8:00 | Co-host Introductions
8:00-8:30 | Interactive Discussions on:

  • Language Learning Strategies & Technologies

  • Personal Learning Journeys

  • Trends in Language Learning & AI

8:30-9:00 | Experience Sharing & Q&A
9:00-9:30 | Interactive Activity/Demo (VoicePing & TANZAM)
9:30-10:00 | Informal Networking

Start your day with inspiration and practical insights!

Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee in a welcoming environment while exchanging valuable language learning experiences with like-minded people. Whether you're starting your second language or adding another to your repertoire, this casual morning session offers valuable insights for learners at all levels.

Space is limited to ensure quality interaction. Register now to secure your spot!

Come as you are, bring your questions and experiences, and join our friendly community of language learners!

Location
Sightglass Coffee
270 7th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
17 Went