Our Story
From “I understand English”
to “I speak confidently”
MySivi was built to close the gap between knowing English and actually speaking it. Today, 5 million learners across 150+ countries practice daily and build real confidence.
5M+
Downloads
150+
Countries
4.6★
Avg. Rating
150M+
Minutes Practiced
Our Journey
Where MySivi Began
That gap between knowing and speaking- that's where it all started.
It started with something simple, yet deeply relatable. You understand English, you've studied it for years, you can read it, maybe even write it well - but when it comes to speaking, something holds you back. A pause. A hesitation. That quiet fear of being judged or getting it wrong.
MySivi wasn't built as just another English learning app. It was built to solve a real, everyday problem faced by millions of learners: how to actually speak English with confidence. The idea was clear from day one: English fluency doesn't come from memorizing rules; it comes from consistent, real-world practice.
What started as a small idea has grown into an AI-powered English speaking platform where learners don't just passively consume content - they actively speak, practice, make mistakes, and improve in real time.
Today, MySivi is helping millions of users improve their spoken English, communication skills, and confidence. It's not just about learning a language anymore - it's about building a skill that opens doors.
The App Journey
Built with Users, Grown with Trust
Never about chasing vanity metrics - always about building something that genuinely works.
It started with 100K users across 150+ countries. These early users didn't just use the product; they shaped it through feedback, conversations, and real engagement.
MySivi crossed 1 million downloads within a year. Today, the platform has crossed 5 million downloads, with a 4.6–4.7 star rating that has never dropped below 4.5 since launch. Users have collectively spent more than 150 million minutes practicing.
Along the way, MySivi reached #1 in the iOS Education category, was featured by Google Play under “Boost Your Career,” and was listed in Inc42's “30 Startups to Watch.”
The business grew just as thoughtfully - crossing $1M+ ARR, achieving 10X revenue growth, and becoming profitable in October 2024 - all while raising minimal funding and maintaining a strong 30–40% month-on-month growth rate.
But beyond all metrics, the most meaningful part of the journey has been the users - people sharing how they cracked their first job, performed better in interviews, or simply started speaking without fear. MySivi isn't just an English learning app; it's a confidence-building platform.
What drives us
Built on a clear purpose
About Us
Your 24/7 AI English Speaking Partner
MySivi is designed to feel less like a traditional learning platform and more like a space where you can practice freely - available anytime, without pressure or judgement. Because the more you speak, the better you get.
Our Vision
Confident Communication as a Basic Skill
Talent is everywhere, but confidence often isn't. The vision is to make confident English speaking accessible to everyone - not limited by background, environment, or access. When people can communicate clearly, they unlock opportunities.
Our Strategy
Speak. Get Feedback. Improve. Repeat.
The approach is intentionally simple - because that's what works. Built around action, not theory. Every feature is designed for real-life use cases - interviews, workplace communication, everyday conversations - so learning directly translates into real-world confidence.
Our Team
The People Behind the Product
Built around ownership, curiosity, and speed - a place where ideas are heard, experimentation is encouraged, and learning happens every single day.
The MySivi team - Bengaluru
Our Culture
Build Fast, Learn Faster
Move fast, stay open to learning, and focus on what truly matters: impact. There's minimal hierarchy, clear ownership, and a shared goal of building something that genuinely helps people improve their lives.
Meet the Founders
The Minds Behind the Mission
Built by people who understand both the technology and the problem at a ground level - because they've seen it, worked on it, and are now solving it at scale.
Akshay Sanghai
Co-Founder & CEO
During my years in tech, I realized that communication is often the difference between having potential and being able to showcase it. Across India, there are millions of people who work incredibly hard but still feel left behind because they don't get enough opportunities to practice spoken English confidently.
That's why we started MySivi. We believe AI can make high-quality speaking practice accessible, affordable, and available anytime to anyone with a smartphone. Our goal is to create a learning experience that feels personal, encouraging, and practical for real life.
We are not just building an app - we are building confidence at scale. Because when people can communicate freely, new careers, connections, and possibilities open up.
Shivam Gupta
Co-Founder & COO
Coming from a small town in India, I experienced firsthand how limited access to spoken English practice can hold people back. While education systems focus on reading and writing, true confidence comes from speaking - and that opportunity is often missing.
At MySivi, we are leveraging AI to bridge this gap at scale. Our platform enables users to learn by actually speaking, with real-time feedback and personalized guidance, making high-quality language learning accessible to everyone.
We believe that fluency in English should not be a privilege - it should be a possibility for anyone with the willingness to learn.
Anoop Jaiswal
Co-Founder & CTO
Growing up, I saw how many talented people hesitate to speak up - not because they lack ideas, but because they lack confidence in English communication. For millions in India, the problem is not intelligence or ambition; it's simply the absence of a safe space to practice speaking every day.
At MySivi, we are building that space with AI. We want learners to practice naturally, make mistakes without fear, and improve through real conversations instead of memorization. Technology gives us the ability to provide personalized guidance at a scale traditional learning never could.
For us, this is more than language learning. It's about helping people unlock opportunities, express themselves confidently, and participate fully in a global world.
Why Learners Love MySivi
Real Progress.
Real Confidence.
What makes MySivi stand out is the kind of progress learners experience. It directly addresses the biggest blockers - fear, hesitation, and lack of practice - and replaces them with consistency, clarity, and confidence.
Learners don't just study English here; they start using it in real situations - cracking interviews, communicating better at work, or simply expressing thoughts more clearly.
Because today, English isn't just a subject - it's a life skill.
And MySivi is built to help you master it, one conversation at a time.