Our Story
At AcademI, we're rethinking how education works—not by replacing classrooms, but by enhancing them with AI that actually helps students, teachers, and administrators thrive. Starting with our own M1/M2 student community, we're building tools that go beyond flashy tech buzzwords. Our work is rooted in empathy, driven by real problems, and inspired by the belief that education should be more personal, more accessible, and more impactful. Whether it's saving hours on routine tasks or unlocking new paths to understanding, we're designing systems that adapt to people, not the other way around. Because when learning fits you, everything changes.
Our Mission
We empower students, teachers, and administrators - starting with in-house M1/M2 students - to thrive in a rapidly evolving world by building AI-driven educational tools that aren't LLM crutches, but scaffolding that enhance engagement, access, and career readiness.
We envision a future where every learner, educator, and administrator leverages the power of AI to unlock their full potential—transforming education through a new generation of responsive and personalized tools.
Meet the Founders
Dan Knight
CEO
Dan cut his teeth in venture at Meritech Capital and OpenView, backing Seed-to-Series B SaaS plays like Tesseral, SonicJobs, and Talkatoo. A lifelong builder (first startup at 17) and volunteer math tutor at Eastside College Prep, he marries product instinct with go-to-market rigor. Dan holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Northwestern University.
Jordan Zax
CTO
Jordan sharpened his large-scale AI and security skills at Palo Alto Networks, where he built cloud products that now protect millions. At Academi he owns engineering and infrastructure, turning raw lecture content into mastery-ready flashcards. When he's not coding, you'll catch him experimenting with a new cookie recipe or trekking the nearest trail. Jordan earned both his B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Northwestern.
Key Features
Smart Unsuspend Engine
Upload any slide deck or syllabus and our GenAI parses, condenses, and converts content into high-yield Anki-ready cards and practice questions.
Plugin-Powered Card Sync
A lightweight Anki add-on pushes unsuspended cards into the user's local deck and pulls back performance stats—no cloud account required.
Adaptive Review Sets
Performance signals from Anki, UWorld, and our own quizzes feed a spacing algorithm that builds bite-size "review stacks" tailored to your weakest topics.