About Us: Speakiful

Speakiful offers high-quality, personally-tailored tutoring services to kids 8-16, specializing in the value of communication skills through all elements of learning. With a focus on improving speaking ability and communication to others, Speakiful will help all kids actualize their needs, whether that be argumentative, professional, humanities/history based, or performative!

Our Team

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Stanley Liew

Co-CEO & Co-Founder
Stanley is a first-year at Stanford University who has been highly recognized for his public speaking abilities. His accomplishments include being a member of the USA Debate Development Team, achieving Top 4 at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in World Schools Debate (2024) and 2nd Best Speaker (2025), and winning International Runner-Up in the DECA International Conference. He is excited to work with all of you and contribute to the enduring art of public speaking!
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Matthew Deahl

Co-CEO & Co-Founder
Matthew is a first-year at the University of Notre Dame who has competed and excelled in multiple public speaking activities. This most notably includes placing as International Runner-Up (and Top 10 another year) in the DECA Business International Competition, speaking in front of thousands as a regional President for DECA, and going undefeated in multiple debate tournaments. Through Speakiful, Matthew is excited to help students find and empower their voice!

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Akul Bhambhani

Former Secretary & Co-Founder
Akul is a first-year at Indiana University Bloomington and believes that finding your voice is critical. At Penn High School, Akul had participated in numerous public speaking activities including Speech and Debate, Model United Nations, and coached a Middle School Debate Team. Within those activities, Akul has qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament 6 times, is a top 45 Lincoln Douglas Debater in the nation, and is a 2x state champion in Lincoln Douglas Debate!