Listen "Elijah Khan: From Starving Actor to Startup Founder Solving the Accent Problem"
Episode Synopsis
Elijah Khan’s journey is anything but ordinary. From struggling to make ends meet as a working actor to building Accentify, a breakthrough app helping people master accents, Elijah has turned rejection and hardship into innovation and opportunity.In this episode of Direct Or Detour, Elijah shares how he transitioned from the grind of London’s acting scene to launching a tech startup during the pandemic—and why solving a problem he personally experienced became his mission. We dive into his time as a mountaineer, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, and a determined founder who’s now scaling a business that's already gaining traction across industries.Whether you’re a creative professional, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone obsessed with language and voice, Elijah’s story offers insights, motivation, and a look behind the curtain of what it really takes to pivot your passion into purpose.🔗 Learn more about Elijah:🌐 Website: https://www.accentify.co.uk📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamelijahkhan🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahkhan🚀 Interested in being a guest? Connect on PodMatch:👉 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/directordetour🔖 #DirectOrDetour #PodMatch
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