Dinh Hong Vu Van is an entrepreneur focused on improving communication for non-native English speakers, inspired by her own experience overcoming language bias. She co-founded ELSA Speak with speech technologist Xavier Anguera, building one of the world’s leading AI language platforms with over 50 million users. Recognized by Forbes as a top company using AI to change the world, ELSA ranks among the top global AI apps. She has been named to Inc.’s 2024 Female Founders 250 and recognized by HolonIQ as a 2023 EdTech Startup Women Leader, and holds an MBA and a Master’s in Education from Stanford University.