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Charlotte Zhao

AVID.FM - Test, build and sell courses 5x faster with audio

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Just want to teach but annoyed by the hassle in making video courses? AVID creators do it all with audio, and validate ideas via crowdfunding before production. Plus, learners achieve up to 16x better results!

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Charlotte Zhao
Maker
Hi Product Hunt 👋 Charlotte here, founder of AVID.FM 🚀 I am excited to celebrate with the Product Hunt community the launch of AVID’s Creator Studio! Looking at my own experience, I wouldn’t be who I am today if it wasn’t for audio learning - back then even with cassette tapes 🙈🎧 I learned languages and even how to code. That’s why we built AVID - the best platform to create and listen to audio course 🎧 Through loads of trial and error, we developed a framework for more effective learning AND 5x faster course creation by going audio first! The best part is that our audio-first courses have achieved up to 83% completion rate, compared to 5% for traditional online courses. So how does AVID help creators share their knowledge? We make sure you produce content that learners love by crowdfunding courses at the idea stage. Through our creation & launch method, you get to enjoy results 5x faster. On the flip side, learners get to influence how a course is shaped, and engage with learning anywhere without being restricted by screen. AVID empowers anyone to share and be rewarded for their knowledge. For the Creators 😎 🚀 FREE & rapid idea testing with our unique crowdfunding feature 💪 Guided course design process 📑 Launch a course idea in 20mins 💰 Generate revenues with 5x quicker course production speed For the Learners 💪 🎧 Study anywhere 💁🏾‍♀️ Co-create courses 🎉 Up to 83% learner completion rate (vs 5% for video courses) 🧑🏼‍🎓 Better knowledge retention We are just getting started! Join us for the Audio Learning Revolution. We have a big vision and a lot of work ahead. We’d love to hear your feedback! Your AVID Team 🎧
Raphael Chow
@charlotte_zhao this looks awesome! New thing to take the place of podcasts on my tube rides :)
Thijl Klerkx
@charlotte_zhao Audio sounds intriguing, but do you also have an option to show slides or diagrams in case something is a bit more technical?
Charlotte Zhao
Maker
@thijl_klerkx2 Hi Thijl! Yes, we are audio-first, not audio-only. So if you need to add supplementary materials, you can! And learners love the asynchronous approach. It becomes a bit of a fun puzzle - what a learner might have visualized at first vs what's on the diagram created by the teacher :) The wait before seeing allows more introspection and imagination.
Charlotte Zhao
Maker
@baileytalks Thank you :)
Joe Fenton
@charlotte_zhao 79% of audio consumption takes place in places visual media can't reach - that just says it all for the opportunity available! 🙌
Viktoria Hardt
Great work, I look forward to testing a learning module! 🎧
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
@vicky_e Our learners achieve up to 83% completion rate. Let us know how you get on :)
Francesca Traglia
I've always believed we can do more when sharing knowledge, this is a great way to reach those who do not enjoy video learning.
Francesca Traglia
Agreed @manji_cheto , I support education in emergency programmes and this can definitely assist NGOs deliver more quality education opportunities for children and adults desplaced by natural and man made disasters… we are seeing that mobiles, and internet is the first means of communication vulnerable people request…
Charlotte Zhao
Maker
@francesca_paola we should talk more! Audio-first learning removes the barriers one can face with video and it can be accessed anywhere. It can be a revolutionary tool to reach children and adults living in adverse circumstances.
Karexo A
For creators this is a must be platform, making money before creating work is a strong USP!
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
@xyz99 We reduce production times from 12months to 3months, and you can test your idea in 20mins on Crowdfounder before committing to production. And it's free!
krizia Gallone
Congrats on the launch! This is so exciting. Audio is such a great medium to build on knowledge!
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
@krizia_gallone Thank you! We love it too and there is so much opportunity. Watch this space ;)
Bosko Radivojevic
Screens look clean and easy to use. I will need to test the learning experience now! Well done Team AVID.FM 🚀
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
@bole Thank you! Looking forward to receiving your feedback 🚀
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
@bole @krizia_bt Thank you! :) If you get a chance to listen to a course, please do let us know your thoughts 🚀
Serena Spoendlin
When you are always on the go, rushing everywhere..this could be a good solution to learning on the go.
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
@serenasp Absolutely! We believe audio will be the future in sharing knowledge and learning anywhere and at any time. Let us know what you think about our courses :)
Miguel Legarda
If I'm a learner on AVID, can I also use the platform to teach?
Munkh-Orgil Myagmarsuren
Maker
@jmlegs Of course. Once you log into AVID, you can toggle your status between 'Creator' and 'Learner'.
Anna Filou
@jmlegs @munkh_orgil_myagmarsuren1 so you can't be both at the same time? 🤔
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
The work the team has put in to deliver AVID is incredible🚀 Creator Studio serves the needs of creators to support them in sharing their knowledge, whilst delivering engaging on-the-go 🎧 content for learners. It’s a win-win!
Paul Bellamy
Great to see the creator space evolve and new features available. Audio will definitely change things.
Charlotte Zhao
Maker
@paulbellamy Thank you Paul! We believe audio is going to be the future too!
anhaa a
I enjoy audio learning, so I definitely like something that is new like this.
Munkh-Orgil Myagmarsuren
Maker
@anhaa_a It'd be great if you give AVID.FM try!
Алтанхуяг Мягмар
The screens seem simple and easy to use, can’t fault it
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
@new_user_76df56ca9c Thank you :) For us, it's important to make the process smooth and UX friendly and easy to navigate. So happy you can feel it! Do let us know how you get on when you test one of the courses :)
James Zammit
The onboarding process looks simple! Well done to all! Excited to see more creators sharing knowledge. Can you explain a bit more about the support?
Bianca Hillerstam
@zammitjames Hey James! Our Course Manager and "AVID Coach" will lead you through a step-by-step guided process to creating your course, where you will shape your course concept, generate a teaser, create a course structure, and more. The Manager will guide you through every step of the way, it's like having a personal coach.
Anna Filou
I LOVE this idea! It’s not just audio courses (great in itself) but also the ability to crowdfund your course and start selling before it’s finished. Honestly sounds like a well-thought out and useful platform for creators and learners alike. If the in-platform course discovery is robust enough, it’d be pretty much perfect.
Jason Cooper
Maker
@anna_0x Thanks Anna for your comment Anna, so pleased you like the idea. The crowdfunding feature is unique and means you can test ideas quickly and pre-sell before producing your course.
Anna Filou
@jason_cooper3 maybe you could even take it over step ahead by letting learners suggest and vote on course ideas. Then course creators can take it upon themselves to fulfill the learners’ wishes and create the courses they want.
Gaurav Gandhi
This is awesome. As a lifelong learner and a creator myself, I would love to try this platform.
Jason Cooper
Maker
@ggandhi Thanks Gaurav. Please to sign up, it's free. And give us any feedback and suggestions you may have.
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
@ggandhi As you have been innovating in the EdTech space for most of your career, we are humbled to receive your feedback ❣️ Do let us know what you think about the product once you get to test it - it's free 😉
Leo Kusuma
If I buy a course on pre-order/crowdfunder, does this affect how long I have access to the course?
Thomas McKinlay
Might just be what I needed, very cool and congrats on the launch!! Do you have some examples of courses / topics that work well in audio vs others that would be better as video?
Charlotte Zhao
Maker
@thomas_mckinlay1 Hi Thomas, great question! There are course ideas that intuitively with audio first - important to highlight it's audio-first, not audio-only. But from our experience, you can even teach photography through audio-first approach! It's more about making sure the learners engage with their imagination :)
Sunny Ma
This seems like a great product to try out!
Daniel Hofmeister
Awesome! This is going straight into my ears as soon as I can find my headphones 🎧✌️
Vittoria Traglia
Maker
@daniel_hofmeister Fab! Let me know your feedback once you have had a chance to find your headphones 🎧☺
Trudie Fell
Audio learning works for me. Love this idea.
Jason Cooper
Maker
@trudie_fell Thanks for the support Trudie. Do give us any feedback and suggestions!
Charlotte Zhao
Maker
@trudie_fell Great to hear! We are always looking at ways to improve, so would welcome your suggestions :)