Let me share a hard truth I’ve learned from a decade in the startup world: Your English fluency directly impacts your valuation. It’s not fair, but it’s reality. I’ve witnessed founders with mediocre ideas raise millions because they could storytell brilliantly in English, while geniuses with broken English got passed over. Why? Because investors don’t just invest in products—they invest in people they can understand, relate to, and believe in.
English is the secret handshake of global business. Those casual coffee chats where real deals happen? The ability to banter during networking breaks? The nuance of delivering a pitch with just the right tone? All require more than textbook English—they demand cultural fluency. And here’s what no one tells you: When you’re thinking in English, you’re thinking like your investors.
The competitive edge isn’t just about vocabulary—it’s about being able to pivot during Q&A, to read between the lines of term sheets, and to build genuine rapport. I’ve seen founders transform their prospects overnight simply by upgrading their English game. Your business might be tech or retail or fintech, but your second product is always communication. Master that, and you’re not just competing—you’re leading
