Why did you study language and linguistics?
Replied byKate O’Neill
Founder & CEO, KO Insights at KO Insights
Niche: Technology
Revenue: $100K–$500K/month
Location: USA
Started: 2014
I saw language as a system for meaning and connection. Studying linguistics helped me understand communication deeply. That foundation later shaped my view of language as the first human technology, which still guides my thinking today.
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