In our first few weeks, we’ve spent time listening—to students, teachers, and volunteers. We asked simple questions: What do you wish existed? What actually helps?

Students were clear. They want support that’s fast, consistent, and judgment-free. Not just answers, but someone to walk through the steps with them. One student told us, “I just need someone to explain it without making me feel dumb.” That stuck with us.

They also want help outside the usual hours. Late at night. Right before a test. When their confidence drops. It’s not about cramming—it’s about feeling like someone’s got their back.

Teachers had their own asks. They don’t need fancy platforms. They want tools that reinforce what they teach, not compete with it. One teacher said, “If it helps them practice, great. But I don’t want another app that adds more noise.” Fair point.

They also want a way to trust the support their students are getting. Not just YouTube rabbit holes or AI-generated shortcuts—but actual learning.

From both sides, we heard the same theme: Make it simple. Make it human. And make it something students will actually use.

These early conversations are shaping how we build. Not around features, but around needs.

We’re not trying to replace classrooms or teachers. We’re trying to be the extra hand when time is short, energy is low, and students need someone to say, “You’ve got this.”

— Arnav Bonigala