Kriolish

In this episode, Edmar Gonçalves (Founder & CEO) and Suely Neves (Co-Founder & Head of Community and Partnerships) announce the launch of the São Vicente Kriole Beginner Course on the Kriolish platform. Moving beyond a simple course announcement, they discuss the strategic importance of language variants and address why naming courses after individual islands, rather than using regional te...

We’re catching up with our old teammate turned Linguistics Professor, Dr. Sophia Eakins. Sophia has been with us since the "Criolish" days, and she recently finished her research on how Cabo Verdeans speak in New England. We’re geeking out on how Kriolish has evolved from the early days, why code-switching between Kriolu and English is just a natural part of the diaspora, and why a PhD h...

Building a professional language platform for Kriolu (Cabo Verdean Creole) involves more than just uploading content. In this episode, Edmar and Brandyn discuss the practical challenges of developing a structured curriculum, from the nuances of linguistic standardization to the complexities of digital production. They share a behind-the-scenes look at the decisions that shaped the Santiago Beginne...

🎉 In our final episode of the year, Edmar and Suely review the growth of the Kriolish platform throughout 2025. We discuss how user feedback and demographic data have shaped our resources, the impact of the Boost CV Accelerator, and the practicalities of managing a remote team. We also discuss why moving beyond digital screens to in-person connections is essential for preserving cultural identity...

The founders are back! Co-Founder Suely Neves and Founder Edmar Gonçalves join for a lively chat about the intricacies of the Kriolu language. They discuss specific Kriolu words whose translations recently stirred up conversation and debate across social media. Suely and Edmar share their perspectives on the challenges and nuances native speakers encounter when translating certain meanings, offeri...

In this episode of “Building Kriolu From Scratch” , we discuss the vital work of preserving Kriolu's heritage through language development. This episode focuses on the necessary process of standardizing and digitizing a language shaped by distinct islands. Kriolish’s Linguist and Course Developer, Brandyn Evora, describes the challenge of balancing structural integrity with emotion to create a...

How do you teach a language that’s been sidelined in tech to the most powerful machines of our time? In this episode, Founder Edmar Gonçalves and Strategic Advisor Sam Rowe explore Creole’s role in AI, tech sovereignty, and the future of Cabo Verdean Creole in the digital age. They also cover Cabo Verde’s hidden potential for innovation, the challenges of building AI tools for non-official languag...

In this episode, "Kriolu, Culture, and Our Kids" , Co-Founder Suely Neves speaks with Sales Strategist Suele DaSilva about their experiences as women in a tech start-up , how language is legacy , the influence of culture , and the role of family in the language learning experience. Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Vlog Music for Video

In this first Kriolish podcast episode, "How It All Started," founder Edmar Gonçalves and co-founder Suely Neves share the story of how Kriolish came to be. From personal insights, to ideas that took root, and the realities of building something new. Learn about the enduring passion that fuels our work and what's coming next for Kriolish. www.kriolish.com Music track: Clean it Up by Unheard Source...