Host Trae Holiday recently welcomed Thamu Dube, the Head of Design at Yoodli, to “The Day With Trae” to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and human communication. Yoodli, a Seattle-based startup, is utilizing AI to help people become more effective speakers through objective, data-driven feedback. 

Dube’s path to the company, spanning continents and a professional background in advertising and digital media, was driven by his connection to Yoodli's mission as an immigrant-built company that personally understands the challenges of communication. He explained that the company’s intent is to empower human beings, not replace them.

According to Dube, Yoodli functions as a non-biased practice partner, distinguishing itself by identifying communication "blind spots" that a human partner might miss or hesitate to mention. This objective analysis is key to helping users practice for interviews and presentations with targeted guidance on the specific skills they need to build. A core tenet of Dube’s design philosophy is "delight," ensuring the AI’s communication style feels human rather than robotic.

To learn more about Yoodli or start a free trial, visit yoodli.ai 

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