Language Discovery

Developer of unique software that enables language learners to use and learn a new language in real situations

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Software
  • Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Currency AUD
  • Founded November 2011
  • Employees 6
  • Website languagediscovery.com.au

Company Summary

Language Discovery has developed unique software that enables language learners to use and learn a new language in real situations and let them be intrinsically motivated and have fun to learn languages.

Focus is on Japan, Australia and Chinese speaking regions.

Revenue model based on multiple revenue channels:
o Palaygo Mail – subscription fees;
o Palaygo Talk – subscription fees; and
o Palaygo Tour – participation fees

Team

  • Paul Butler
    Non Exceutive Director

    Extensive experience and expertise in finance and management throughout the Asia Pacific Region, a key geography for the Company’s language educational product.

    Paul has held leadership roles in a range of industries, including consumer healthcare, FMCG, IT, consulting and software. Mr. Butler is fluent in Japanese.

  • Frank Noda
    CEO, Managing Director

    Frank was an international marketing representative at Sony Corporation (Japan Headquarter) and contracted as a Broadcast Simultaneous Interpreter at BBC World’s Japanese Unit (London Studio).

    Frank attended primary schools in Australia and Japan and has a passion for learning about different cultures and languages based on his childhood experience in Australia.

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