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Cindy Mi

01/17/19

@ Y Combinator

When I started VIPKid in 2013, the market was competitive, with a size of about $15 billion annually, and Chinese parents value education as an investment, spending around 50% of their household income on it.

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01/17/19

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We identified pain points in the English learning market, such as the lack of qualified teachers and outdated content, which we aimed to address with VIPKid.

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At VIPKid, we ensure our teachers are well-compensated and can work from home, which helps them balance their professional and personal lives effectively.

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AI-driven personalized learning apps can now compete with human tutors, making them more appealing to parents who are willing to invest in their children's education.

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Our business model focuses on providing significant value to both students and parents by offering high-quality, affordable one-on-one English learning experiences.

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