GrowSpeak: "Elevate Your Voice, Expand Your Horizons"

The specific problem within the challenge that GrowSpeak is working to solve is the lack of access to quality public speaking training and resources, which hinders personal growth and professional success. This problem affects individuals from diverse backgrounds globally, including those in underprivileged communities, non-native English speakers, and individuals with disabilities.

The scale of this problem is significant, with approximately 75% of the world's population experiencing some form of public speaking anxiety. Furthermore, public speaking is essential for personal growth and professional success, with 70% of employed adults in the US stating that presentation skills are critical to their job.

The factors contributing to this problem include lack of access to training and resources, fear of judgment and failure, and limited opportunities for practice and feedback. GrowSpeak addresses these factors by providing users personalized feedback, interactive lessons, and gamification elements to encourage regular practice and engagement.

Local statistics may vary depending on the community, but public speaking anxiety is prevalent globally, with around 1 in 4 people experiencing significant anxiety when speaking in public. Additionally, marginalized groups such as women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may face additional challenges due to systemic barriers and discrimination. GrowSpeak's human-centered design and inclusive approach aim to address these challenges and provide accessible and practical resources for all individuals seeking to improve their public speaking skills and personal growth.

GrowSpeak is an app designed to help individuals develop public speaking skills and personal growth. Users can set up goals and receive personalization by tracking their evolution daily.

The app offers a range of interactive lessons, including video tutorials, practice exercises, and quizzes, to develop users' skills and build their confidence. Additionally, the app includes gamification elements such as rewards and leaderboards to encourage regular practice and engagement.

GrowSpeak's user interface is intuitive and user-friendly, with a clean design and easy navigation. The app will be available on both iOS and Android platforms and can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play when it launches in 2024.

The target population for GrowSpeak is individuals who want to develop public speaking skills and personal growth, including those from underprivileged communities, non-native English speakers, and individuals with disabilities. These individuals are currently underserved as they often lack access to quality training and resources, making it difficult for them to develop these essential skills.

GrowSpeak addresses their needs by providing a personalized learning experience that is accessible, affordable, and effective. The app's interactive lessons and personalized feedback help users develop their public speaking skills and build their confidence. Additionally, the gamification elements in the app, such as rewards and leaderboards, make learning fun and engaging, encouraging users to practice regularly.

The app's human-centered design and inclusive approach ensure that all users, regardless of their background, can access and benefit from the app. The app is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, with features such as closed captioning and voice recognition to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, the app's affordability and accessibility make it an excellent resource for individuals from underprivileged communities who may not have access to quality training and resources.

Overall, GrowSpeak aims to directly and meaningfully improve the lives of individuals who want to develop public speaking skills and personal growth, providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

We are the right team at GrowSpeak because we have extensive experience and expertise in developing solutions that promote public speaking skills and personal growth.

Our team has been dedicated to this mission since 2009, working in 10 countries to provide quality training and resources to individuals from diverse backgrounds. We have three full-time experts dedicated to developing solutions to promote Public Speaking skills and personal growth. We also have a team of 25 individuals working to deliver our message to communities.

One of our team members holds a Ph.D. in overcoming the fear of public speaking (Complutense University of Madrid, Spain), has authored a book on Public Speaking, and is a frequent speaker on personal growth. We also collaborate with the FAIR Center and Mastercard to promote financial inclusion and personal growth.

Our team lead has personally experienced the transformative power of public speaking, having grown up in a community where opportunities for public speaking were limited. As a result, he has made it his life's mission to provide others with the same opportunities he was able to access. Additionally, our team members come from diverse backgrounds and have personal experience with the challenges the target population faces. This diversity ensures that we can create a solution that is inclusive and accessible to all.

We also have a network of trainers and partnerships with organizations such as "The International Club of Oratory in Spain," which allows us to bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the development of GrowSpeak. 

Our team's proximity to the communities we serve, combined with our extensive experience and partnerships, uniquely positions us to design and deliver a solution that addresses their needs effectively.

To ensure that our solutions are practical and responsive to our communities, we actively engage with them to better understand their challenges and needs. This involves conducting surveys, focus groups, and direct outreach to community leaders and stakeholders.

We also work closely with local organizations and non-profits to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by different communities. By building relationships with these organizations and establishing trust with community members, we can ensure that our solutions promote financial inclusion and build a stronger financial future for all.

GrowSpeak is committed to promoting public speaking skills and personal growth among communities worldwide. However, we face several challenges, including technical, cultural, and market barriers that make it difficult to achieve our goals. We hope Solve can help us overcome these challenges and achieve our mission.

One of the leading technical barriers we face is developing a mobile app that is accessible, user-friendly and engaging for users of different ages, educational backgrounds, and speaking levels. By working with Solve, we hope to access technical expertise to help us develop a mobile app that can meet the needs of our diverse audience and provide personalized feedback to users.

In addition to technical barriers, we also face cultural challenges. We must ensure that our public speaking materials are culturally sensitive and relevant to our communities. We must also develop our program in multiple languages to reach non-English-speaking populations worldwide. By collaborating with Solve, we hope to gain access to cultural and language expertise that can help us develop our program in a way that resonates with our diverse audience.

Market barriers also present challenges for our program. We must ensure our program is affordable and accessible to underserved communities worldwide. By working with Solve, we hope to access market expertise to help us develop a sustainable business model and reach more people who can benefit from our program.

By working together, we believe we can make a real difference in promoting public speaking skills and personal growth among underserved communities worldwide.

GrowSpeak is an innovative online platform that empowers individuals to enhance their public speaking skills and personal growth. Users can set personal goals and track daily progress and receive personalized guidance and support to achieve their objectives.

Through interactive lessons, including video tutorials, practice exercises, and quizzes, GrowSpeak helps users develop essential skills and build their confidence and self-esteem. The app also includes engaging features such as gamification elements, rewards, and leaderboards to encourage regular practice and motivate users to achieve their goals.

With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, GrowSpeak is designed to be accessible and easy to navigate. The clean and modern design allows users to focus on personal growth and development without distractions, making the experience enjoyable and engaging.

GrowSpeak is available in Spanish and English, making it accessible to a broader range of users. This bilingual feature is especially beneficial for individuals who speak Spanish as their first language or those who are bilingual and want to develop their public speaking skills in both languages. The app's language settings can be easily changed, allowing users to switch between Spanish and English whenever they want. This bilingual approach helps to ensure that all users can access the resources they need to grow their public speaking skills, regardless of their preferred language.

Our impact goals for the next year and the next five years are as follows:

1. Launch the mobile app: Our primary goal for the next year is to launch the mobile app, enabling us to deliver more effective and accessible resources to our users. We plan to leverage the latest technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to provide personalized education resources to our users in multiple languages.

2. Expand our reach: Our goal for the next five years is to expand our reach to new communities and countries, including Asia and Africa. We plan to develop new partnerships and collaborations with local organizations and community leaders and create more engaging and accessible financial education resources.

3. Create a new division for content for children: To empower the next generation with solid financial habits, we plan to create a new division for children. We aim to provide high-quality financial education resources that are engaging, interactive, and fun for children and can be easily integrated into school curriculums.

4. Translation in multiple languages: We plan to translate our content into 5 languages over the next five years, making it accessible to even more people worldwide. This will be achieved through collaborations with local publishing partners, community organizations, and online platforms.

5. Free online training and hybrid conferences: To expand access to our educational resources, we plan to offer free online training to anyone interested in improving their financial literacy. We also plan to host hybrid conferences and training sessions, combining in-person and online interactions to create a more engaging and practical learning experience.

To achieve these goals, we plan to continue building strong partnerships with local organizations and community leaders and to leverage the latest technology to create practical, accessible, and engaging financial education resources for everyone. We also plan to continue investing in research and development to ensure our program remains relevant and effective for our communities.

We use quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure our progress toward our impact goals.

Quantitative indicators include the number of learners in our programs, the number of remote learners from our activities, the number of beneficiaries who receive the daily tip, and the percentage of people who open it. We will also collect data from financial statements people voluntarily provide on our platform.

Qualitative indicators include participant feedback and testimonials and whether they feel more confident in managing their skills in Public Speaking and self-confidence. Additionally, we will track whether participants are returning to education after they have experienced disadvantages and have stopped attending school. We will also track data to understand where participants were when they joined our program and where they are after a few years of participating in GrowSpeak: Elevate Your Voice, Expand Your Horizons

By analyzing these indicators, we will be able to understand our solution's impact on the lives of our participants, and we can use this information to refine and improve our programs and services over time.

Our theory of change is based on the idea that public speaking skills and self-confidence are crucial for personal growth and success. At GrowSpeak, we believe that by providing high-quality public speaking education, tools, and resources to individuals of all backgrounds, we can empower them to find their voice, express themselves confidently, and reach their full potential.

To achieve our goal, we use online and offline resources to deliver public speaking education and support to our users. Our platform offers free online training, daily public speaking tips, and various resources. We also offer hybrid conferences and training to provide in-person support and build a community around public speaking.

Our approach is designed to produce immediate outputs such as increased public speaking skills, improved confidence, and a more remarkable ability to express oneself. In the longer term, we expect to see outcomes such as increased opportunities for personal and professional growth and tremendous success in various aspects of life.

Our approach can significantly impact the problem of self-doubt and lack of self-expression, particularly for underserved communities in Spanish and English-speaking countries. Our theory of change is supported by third-party research and evaluations of similar programs, as well as by feedback from our users on the effectiveness of our approach.

GrowSpeak: Elevate Your Voice, Expand Your Horizons leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized public speaking training to individuals seeking to improve their self-confidence and communication skills.

Our platform utilizes a cloud-based learning management system to provide users with a personalized learning experience that adapts to their needs and progress. We also use video conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet to facilitate live coaching sessions and group workshops.

Furthermore, we incorporate gamification elements like leaderboards and rewards to motivate and engage users in their learning journey. Additionally, we utilize blockchain technology to generate certificates that users can share on their LinkedIn profiles, providing them with a tamper-proof record of their achievements.

Our technology enables us to reach a wider audience, provide personalized and practical public speaking training, and empower users to expand their horizons and achieve their goals. We use a range of platforms and technologies, including Vidpopup for personalized learning experiences, Graphy for learning content, and Adilo for video and audio uploads, among others.

At GrowSpeak, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusivity are essential components of achieving our mission to promote financial literacy and inclusion. We understand that to create solutions that meet the needs of underserved communities, we must embrace and incorporate diverse perspectives and experiences.

Our team is composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, allowing us to approach our work with a broader range of insights and knowledge. We also have team members who are fluent in multiple languages, enabling us to serve diverse communities effectively.

To further promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity, we have set goals to ensure that our team and activities represent a broad range of social, cultural, and identity-based attributes. We prioritize creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel welcome, respected, and valued.

We actively seek partnerships with organizations that share our values and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We also regularly seek feedback from the communities we serve to improve our programs and services to meet their needs better.

We understand that incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusivity into our work is an ongoing process that requires continuous effort and attention. At GrowSpeak, we are committed to continuously improving our approach to ensure that our programs and services are accessible, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the communities we serve.

GrowSpeak: Elevate Your Voice, Expand Your Horizons is part of a non-profit project that relies on grants, donations, and corporate sponsorships to fund its programs and activities. We do not charge any fees to individuals or communities for our online services. Our focus is on increasing personal growth and inclusion, and we believe that developing skills in personal growth and public speaking will change our society.

We also have alliances with organizations where we create personalized training to help them develop financial inclusion programs for their employees or beneficiaries. These collaborations allow us to generate revenue, which we then use to fund our non-profit project and continue growing our social activities.

Additionally, we offer our services to individuals and organizations on a fee-for-service basis, which helps us sustain our operations and impact more communities. 

Our revenue model is based on partnerships with financial institutions, corporations, and other organizations that support our mission and want to change lives in the communities they serve. We also seek funding from government agencies, foundations, and other grant-making organizations. 

Our goal is to create sustainable partnerships that can help us reach a wider audience and significantly impact the communities we serve

Financial sustainability is crucial for GrowSpeak: Elevate Your Voice, Expand Your Horizons. Our primary funding source is sustained donations from individuals and philanthropic organizations, and we also seek out grants to support specific programs and initiatives.

To become more financially sustainable, we are exploring several strategies to generate revenue while advancing our mission. One approach is offering fee-based training and consulting services to organizations seeking to improve their employees' or members' financial literacy and well-being. 

We have established partnerships with various organizations that value our expertise and resources and have successfully provided tailored training and consulting services for a fee.

Another strategy we are exploring is to sell educational products and merchandise related to financial literacy and well-being. This includes our Public Speaking book and other materials we are developing, such as online courses, webinars, and workshops.

We also plan to create a revenue stream through our new international challenges, allowing people to register for free and upgrade to a VIP experience. This will help us generate revenue and continue investing that budget in attracting more beneficiaries through search engine marketing (SEM). We will use this revenue to improve and expand our online platform and develop new programs and activities for our beneficiaries. 

Our ultimate goal is to achieve financial sustainability while continuing to provide services to communities in need.

In the longer term, we aim to expand our revenue streams by seeking service contracts with governments and other large organizations. We also plan to seek out investment capital to help us scale our impact and reach more people in need worldwide. Ultimately, our revenue streams will cover our expected expenses and help us achieve our mission of building financial fitness and wealth for a stronger future.

We have generated revenue in various ways to support our financial sustainability. For example, our Book of Public Speaking has succeeded in 5 countries since 2013 achieving 4th Edition in Spain.

Additionally, we have promoted our courses to B2B contacts on LinkedIn, generating cash flow from startups and organizations. Through these efforts, we have established partnerships with non-profit organizations to implement our online resources and daily tips while building stronger relationships for a more significant impact.

In 2021, we also hosted 15 paid conferences, which generated additional income that we have reinvested into improving our technology and equipment for virtual webinars, courses, and other valuable materials for our participants. 

By creating these revenue streams and investing the proceeds into our social programs and free services, we can maintain our financial sustainability while continuing to grow our impact.