About this episode

The episode discusses the AI-powered public speaking coaching app Or8or and the journey of its development.

In this episode of the Skynet Chronicles, Tim is joined by returning guest Pete Rushmer to share the journey behind Or8or, an AI-powered public speaking coaching app designed to help people practise, improve, and build confidence in a safe space. Pete reflects on his own speaking journey, from shaky early presentations and Toastmasters filler-word feedback to TEDx, keynote speaking, and the lessons he learned about pace, silence, body language, and storytelling. They also unpack how Or8or works, including analysis of video, audio, eye contact, gestures, filler words, and message structure, plus how the app can support everything from networking pitches to bigger talks. The conversation covers the realities of building and launching an AI product too, from waiting for the tech and pricing to catch up, to App Store delays and content moderation requirements. It is a practical, honest episode about confidence, feedback, and using AI to help people become more effective speakers and stronger communicators. _________________________________________________________________The Skynet Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by Project Rising (AI Consultancy & custom implementation…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Davies

Guest: Pete Rushmer

Topics covered

• public speaking
• AI coaching
• confidence building
• communication skills
• product development
• feedback

Keywords

• public speaking
• AI
• coaching
• confidence
• communication
• Or8or
• feedback

Sponsors

Project Rising

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Toastmasters

Products: Or8or

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