Full-Time

Marketing and Strategy Analytics Lead

Updated on 3/13/2025

Speak

Speak

201-500 employees

AI-powered language learning mobile application

Compensation Overview

$140k - $215kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

The candidate will need to travel to Korea quarterly.

Category
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Amplitude
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5+ years using analytics to drive key business decisions, with at least 2 years specifically in the context of marketing
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and data communication with non-technical stakeholders, and a willingness to travel to Korea quarterly
  • Significant experience with SQL and visualization tools such as Amplitude or Mode
  • An understanding of statistical analysis, experimentation design, and common analytical techniques like regression
  • A solid background in running marketing experiments to optimize the marketing funnel, including but not limited to landing page A/B tests, CRM sequencing, and messaging tests
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the Korea GM and US based leadership, offering data-driven insights and recommendations for strategic planning and goal-setting, proactively identifying opportunities for continued growth
  • Manage reporting of key marketing metrics and spend data in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders such as finance and product
  • Develop analyses, dashboards, and reporting to measure the effectiveness of different marketing strategies across the funnel, from brand to acquisition, to engagement.
  • Develop and improve internal models for things like attribution, media mix, and LTV forecasting

Speak.com specializes in language learning solutions, focusing on helping users practice English through an AI-powered mobile application. This app allows users to engage in realistic conversational scenarios without needing a live tutor, using advanced artificial intelligence to simulate conversations. Users receive immediate feedback and personalized learning experiences, making it suitable for a wide range of individuals, from students to professionals. Unlike many competitors, Speak.com stands out due to its effective use of AI technology and a user-friendly interface. The company operates on a subscription-based model, offering various service tiers to accommodate different user needs and budgets. Speak.com’s goal is to make language learning more accessible and efficient by eliminating the need for scheduling and live tutors, providing a flexible solution for learners around the world.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$161.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Speak raised $78M in Series C, reaching a $1B valuation in December 2024.
  • The app has over 10 million downloads and plans to expand further.
  • Named Google Play's Best App of 2024 in Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new AI language learning apps could dilute Speak's market share.
  • Rapid AI technology development may render Speak's offerings obsolete if not updated.
  • User privacy concerns related to AI data handling could impact user trust.

What makes Speak unique

  • Speak uses AI to simulate real-life conversational scenarios for language learning.
  • The app provides immediate feedback and personalized learning experiences through AI technology.
  • Speak's user-friendly interface and subscription model cater to diverse user needs.

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Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
36Kr
Jan 3rd, 2025
Speak raises $78M, hits $1B valuation

OpenAI has invested in Speak, a language learning app that emphasizes speaking and listening through generative AI. In December 2024, Speak raised $78 million in a Series C round, led by Accel, reaching a $1 billion valuation. This follows a $20 million Series B round just six months prior. Speak's approach involves AI-generated real-life scenarios for immersive language practice. The app has over 10 million downloads and offers courses in multiple languages, with plans to expand further.

Crunchbase
Dec 13th, 2024
Speak raises $78M, reaches unicorn status

Speak, an edtech startup, raised a $78 million Series C led by Accel, doubling its valuation to $1 billion in under six months. The San Francisco-based company, founded in 2016, uses AI to help users learn new languages and has created over 25 million personalized lessons this year. Speak has raised a total of $162 million.

WowTale
Dec 11th, 2024
AI 영어 학습 '스픽', 1,094억원 시리즈C 투자 유치...유니콘 등극 - 와우테일

 AI 기반 영어 학습 솔루션 ‘스픽(Speak)’을 운영하는 스픽이지랩스코리아가 시리즈C 투자 라운드에서 약 1,094억 원(7,800만 달러)을 유치하며 유니콘 기업으로 진입했다고 11일 밝혔다.

Bloomberg
Dec 10th, 2024
OpenAI-Backed Language Tutor Startup Doubles Value to $1 Billion

Speak’s app uses an artificial intelligence “conversational partner” to help people become fluent in English.

Crunchbase
Dec 10th, 2024
Speak Raises $78M, Hits Unicorn Status

Speak, an AI language startup, achieved unicorn status with a $1 billion valuation after raising a $78 million Series C led by Accel. This follows a $20 million Series B extension in June at a $500 million valuation. Speak's platform uses AI to enhance language fluency and has created over 25 million personalized lessons this year. Founded in 2016, Speak has raised $162 million, with investors like OpenAI Startup Fund and Khosla Ventures. AI startups have raised over $87 billion this year.