John Turley Banks's questions to 51Talk Online Education (COE) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
John Turley Banks inquired about 51Talk's 2025 outlook, focusing on the balance between its growth phase and achieving positive cash flow and profitability. He also asked for an update on the company's expansion into new markets, including Vietnam and Spanish-speaking regions.
Answer
CEO Jiajia Huang stated that 'quality growth' remains the top priority. He expressed confidence in achieving full-year positive cash flow for 2025, highlighting the positive trend over the past two quarters. Regarding expansion, Huang confirmed pilot programs in Vietnam and an existing presence in Arabic regions, while noting that the Spanish-speaking market is a future consideration for a pilot.