Gabe Wyner has been called "a mashup of Steve Jobs and Aristotle" - and that's just one of the interesting tidbits about him (another includes the fact that he's an opera singer).

In this episode, Gabe shares his unique journey from a mechanical engineer to an opera singer and polyglot to an app founder and author.  He discusses the methodology behind his app, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the personal growth that comes from stepping back from leadership roles. 

 

00:00 Introduction and High Praise

04:39 Gabe's Fascinating Background

09:00 Language Learning and Middlebury Immersion

15:10 The Middlebury Language Immersion Program

22:17 Reaching C1 Fluency in French

25:08 Epiphany and the Potential of Language Learning

25:37 From Language Learner to Tech Entrepreneur

27:05 Becoming a Tech Entrepreneur

29:04 Writing a Book and Getting a Book Deal

32:00 The Process of Writing a Book

38:55 Fluent Forever and Language Learning Methodology

46:14 Language Learning at Middlebury

50:50 Language Maintenance and Recall

54:36 The Shark Tank Experience

55:26 The ROI of Learning a Language

56:33 The Fluent Forever App and Custom Content

58:00 Building the App Company

59:28 The Best Language Learning Method

01:00:23 The Main Business: Fluent Forever App

01:01:07 The Future of Fluent Forever

01:03:23 Life After Fluent Forever

01:06:13 The Journey of Letting Go

01:07:54 Exploring New Projects

01:11:56 The Thrill of Unlocking Potential

01:13:51 Personal Priorities: Language Learning and Travel