Dec. 13, 2023

Episode 227: Simon Bacher, CEO and Co-Founder of Ling; Hong

Episode 227: Simon Bacher, CEO and Co-Founder of Ling; Hong

Meet Simon, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ling. Simon shares the journey of creating Ling, highlighting its unique features, playful brand, and the cultural experience of being an entrepreneur in Thailand.


The episode covers Ling's motivation to stand out in a competitive market, its bootstrapped journey, and the company's vibrant corporate culture. Simon also discusses Ling's diverse user base and future plans, including integrating AI for an interactive language learning experience.


- Gamified Language Learning: Explore Ling's unique features as a gamified language learning app supporting hard-to-learn languages like Thai and Chinese.

- From Prototype to Platform: Simon shares the inspirational journey of starting Ling from a small prototype to becoming a comprehensive language learning platform.

- Playful Branding: Learn about Ling's playful branding, featuring a monkey named Ming, symbolizing both the app's connection to linguistics (Ling) and the fun, approachable nature of language learning.

- Entrepreneurship in Thailand: Discover the challenges and advantages of being an entrepreneur in Thailand, including the abundance of talent and the thriving digital nomad community.

- Corporate Values and Culture: Explore Ling's corporate values, including curiosity, supportiveness, and an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering a transparent and empowering culture within the company.


Simon Bacher is CEO and Co-Founder of Ling which is a gamified language learning app. His vision is to use the power of language to break down barriers, open people's hearts to culture, and connect people by offering a tool where people can access languages spoken by many, but taught by few.


Connect with Simon:


TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ling_app 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimyaLearnLanguages 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ling_app/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simya.learn.languages 


Connect with Allison:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ 

Website: DisruptiveCEONation.com

Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO  

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