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Pingo

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Founded 2025Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

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 that converses naturally, like a native speaker would. Our goal is to make learning a language as simple as talking with Pingo — who understands your goals, remembers your progress, and keeps you motivated.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08
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Founders & team

Previously Pingo AI

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

Michael Xing

Founder/CEO

Co-founder and CEO at Pingo. Previously built consumer products used by hundreds of thousands of users.

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Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

Morrie Schonfeld

Founder

Co-founder and COO at Pingo. Published Chinese author with 7+ years of language learning experience. Leads growth at Pingo.

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Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
5team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2025 · Source

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Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA
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Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

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