YCS25· AIPingo
AI companion that helps you learn languages
Founders
- Michael XingFounder/CEO
- Morrie SchonfeldFounder
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
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About Pingo
Pingo is an AI language learning app that helps users build fluency through speaking. It immerses learners in realistic conversations and personalized lessons with an AI tutor who sounds like a native speaker. Our goal is to make learning a language as simple as talking with Pingo — a companion who understands your goals, remembers your progress, and keeps you motivated.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Pingo: questions
Which YC batch was Pingo in?
Pingo was in Y Combinator's Summer 2025 batch (S25).
Is Pingo still active?
Y Combinator lists Pingo as active.
Who founded Pingo?
Pingo's founders, as listed on its YC page: Michael Xing (Founder/CEO), Morrie Schonfeld (Founder).
Where is Pingo based?
Pingo lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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