This guest post was authored by Founders Live Professional member Matt Sussman, CEO & Co-Founder of FLOW.

Not long after I finished college, I made the decision to teach English in Japan for one year. I didn’t expect to spend the next 25 years in the land of the rising sun. The reason why I did is that I found my calling.

My passion is to help people with education and career development. During my time on earth, I’ve been a teacher, internship coordinator, study abroad manager, scholarship director, and startup CEO. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing people succeed and find a better life for themselves. 

My students were motivated to improve their careers, increase their earning potential, and build a professional international network. Some of my students are now professors, researchers, doctors, lawyers, executives, and entrepreneurs. I am still in contact with many of them and am so glad to hear about their success.

The English Speaking Barrier

For the students I helped who had international career plans, I noticed English speaking was a serious barrier. If you are from a country where English is not commonly spoken, there is a lack of people to practice with and you probably will experience difficulty understanding the wide gap between textbook and real-life expressions.

When I was a teacher, I was strongly motivated to help my students improve at speaking English, but I was often frustrated that I could not help them improve faster. The problem was that students could only come to class one or two days a week. To help them reach their goals to become advanced speakers, they needed to practice every day. I wanted to give them an immersive learning experience, as I experienced in Japan myself. When you have the language around you every day, you have the best chance to improve quickly.

Immersive Learning

We built FLOW to give learners around the world an immersive learning experience right from their phones. FLOW uses modern voice technology to help dramatically improve your English speaking skills and confidence. The key is daily practice so you can start to think in English, use common expressions, and sound natural. If you are serious about reaching your international career goals, either as an entrepreneur or other profession, FLOW is a powerful tool for you.

My vision for FLOW is to build a supportive worldwide community of learners, where you can come anytime to practice and get help and answers. We have over 4,000 people from 23 countries signed up and improving with FLOW. Come join us to boost your English speaking confidence and reach your career success.

Learn more and get started with FLOW by joining a Founders Live premium membership and enjoy 50% off FLOW’s normal monthly pricing.