Two Cornell students' AI math tutor reached $50,000 a month within nine months
MathGPT had 200,000 users by the end of the founders' sophomore year.
Subject: MathGPT (Nour Gajial and Yanni Kouloumbis)Subscription AI tutoring app (MathGPT Unlimited)
Case Overview & Background
Nour Gajial and Yanni Kouloumbis, Cornell computer science students, built MathGPT, an AI app where users upload math problems and get step-by-step help. Nine months after launch they had 200,000 users and $50,000 a month in revenue.
How AI Is Used
Step-by-Step Process
Started the app while in college.
The first sale was MathGPT Unlimited.
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Customer Acquisition & Distribution
Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes
What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:
- Self-reported
- Schools have AI-use rules
- Many competing AI homework apps
Key Takeaways
- Creators drive student apps
- Teach the steps, not just the answer
- Students can build for peers
Sources
Cornellians: Two Undergrads Are Using AI to Help Students Learn Calc and More
Note: Cornell alumni magazine profile.
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