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June 2, 2025 69 mins

Mengting Hou is an entrepreneur and the founder of Mimir, an AI-enhaned language learning platform that transforms language learning by focusing on real-life content and conversation. With a background in law, commerce, finance, and strategy, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to solving challenges in education. Mengting has led business development across industries, forged global partnerships, and managed complex investments. Her mission is to bridge the gap between innovative technology and practical classroom needs, empowering both learners and educators through meaningful, experience-based learning.

In this episode, we explore:

✅ How her childhood shaped her relentless work ethic

✅ The leap from law student to serial entrepreneur

✅ Her honest take on pitching in the U.S. vs. China

✅ What makes Mimir different from Duolingo

✅ Why “respect” and “common sense” are the only rules she follows

📌 Learn more about Mengting: https://www.themimir.com

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