Dr. Karyn A. Koven, Founder and CEO of LanguageBird®, is an experienced educator and entrepreneur with over two decades of expertise in curriculum development, college counseling, teaching, and building partnerships with universities worldwide. As a former high school administrator, counselor, and teacher, Dr. Koven has guided thousands of students to successful admissions at top universities, having visited over 100 colleges both domestically and internationally. She holds undergraduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from UCLA.
Recognizing the lack of effective online world language options, Dr. Koven founded LanguageBird to revolutionize language education through premium, personalized learning. LanguageBird connects students with native-speaking instructors for live, one-on-one coaching, emphasizing real-time conversation and cultural understanding. Designed to provide high-quality, standards-based, college-preparatory language courses, LanguageBird combines convenience with rigorous instruction to foster fluency and global competence. Dr. Koven’s innovative approach offers learners a premium path to progress through dedicated professional instruction, empowering students to achieve true language mastery and bridging cultural divides through meaningful communication.
Awards and Recognition:
- Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company (3x awardee)
- Enterprising Women of the Year Award
- Los Angeles Business Journal Disruptor Award
- Women2Watch
- International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) Foundation Award
- UCLA Bruin Business 100
Connect with Dr. Koven on LinkedIn.