At QuestRead, we’re passionate about solving this big problem of child illiteracy. We have no delusions about this being an easy path, but we believe that this mission is worth investing our time, energy, and money. But we can’t do this on our own. From day one, we wanted our company to be community-led. We have bootstrapped our way to a fully-developed iOS app with paying customers. Our team is skilled, scrappy, and dedicated. We’ve stretched every dollar we’ve received from pitch competitions and grants. Now, as we kick off our first fundraiser, we’re inviting our larger community of friends, customers, partners, and supporters to invest in QuestRead. In this community round, anyone can invest in QuestRead for as little as $100. And there won’t be a better time to invest because we’ve got big goals and early validation that we’ll crush them. Please check out our crowdfunding site at wefunder.com/questread. If you’re curious and want to learn more, contact Janessa (our CEO) at [email protected]. She'd love to hop on a call or grab a drink with you for a longer conversation about what we’re doing. Please help us out by sharing this! #fundraising #invest #edtech #education #partner #parenting #angelinvestor
关于我们
Our mission is to create a world where everyone can become a confident and successful reader. That’s why we’re building QuestRead to be the most popular and effective reading game in the world - designed to ignite motivation and boost achievement in our students. We believe every student deserves access to high-quality education, no matter their zip code or background. Our pedagogical and design methods are grounded in the latest research and best practices, ensuring that our students receive the most effective learning experience. We understand that motivation is the key to success in learning, so we're committed to making the learning experience fun. And we believe that technology is shaping the future of education, so we’re working hard to further the advancement of EdTech innovation.
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https://www.questread.com
QuestRead的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 科技、信息和网络
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- 2-10 人
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- 私人持股
- 创立
- 2023
QuestRead员工
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Greg Ferrell
Co-Founder, COO at QuestRead
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Pavel Kozlovsky
Co-Founder & CTO at QuestRead | Pioneering Tech Innovations to Boost Global Literacy | Expert in AI, DevOps, & Full-Stack Development, Including…
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Maria VanKampen
Learning Manager - Tourism, Travel, and Events Management
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Janessa Ferrell
Co-Founder & CEO @ QuestRead | Elementary Teacher turned EdTech Founder
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QuestRead won the Startup Village pitch off at Atlanta Tech Village last night!! ?????? The other companies did an amazing job presenting and you should follow them! Callbird BigHoops Cibola Story Studio Total Wellness Innovations Special thanks to the judges Allyson Eman Landon Howell Eileen Lee Moritz Schoenheit We’re excited to take advantage of our prize by working out of ATV and attending Venture Atlanta Conference next month! It was a joy to speak with many people who are aligned with our mission to improve reading outcomes for all children! #startup #pitch #atlanta #reading #tutoring #fundraising
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Tutors are the ER doctors of education. They’re often the difference between success and failure for many at-risk students, yet their work goes unnoticed, even though 30% of students use a tutor. So, here are a few thoughts on what it’s like to tutor. For the past few months, I’ve been talking to tutors and thinking about how to make their jobs easier. Unless you’ve spent time doing one-on-one tutoring, you might not realize how important and difficult it can be. Throughout my time as an educator, I’ve tutored children with significant reading delays and dyslexia, as well as ADHD, English learners, and adults. I met students in libraries, homes, schools, and virtually. It was rewarding to see their progress from session to session. I loved getting to know their needs and teaching them the skills to succeed. But tutoring was also some of the most exhausting work I’ve done! When done right, tutoring is a ton of work — much of it unseen. Here’s a look behind the curtain at what it takes to be effective. In the first meeting, tutors balance two competing priorities. First, they need to win the student over by being kind and funny to build a trusting relationship. Second, they need to quickly assess the student’s academic needs and learning style. This balance is tricky. You need to be likable and light-hearted, but also play detective without stressing the student. If they have focus or learning issues, they probably don’t want to be there. So they wiggle, fidget, and look for excuses to leave. You’re ignoring that and trying to help them! Oh joy! As tough as that first meeting can be, usually you and the student figure each other out. Before each session, the tutor spends at least 30 minutes preparing materials and reviewing progress. They assess what worked last time and make a plan for this session. If they know the student’s interests, they can tailor content around that. If not, they may end up writing their own material! The point is, effective tutors use every tool to reach their students. Their job is tough, their students may not want to see them, and parents may not notice them either. But it matters. One-on-one tutoring is still the most effective reading intervention. I’m proud of my years tutoring and grateful for the amazing tutors out there doing this work. #tutor #edtech #readingintervention #spotlightontutors #education #startup #educator
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Our founding team had an awesome time together in Colorado last week in the OCEAN Programs accelerator. We refined our sales strategy, focused our product roadmap, and improved clarity around our unique differentiators in the EdTech market. As we head into this new school year, we're excited about introducing QuestRead to even more young readers. We had a very fun time together working up in the mountains with an amazing group of founders from SMB.co ESGentle PALLI Good Agriculture.
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We're excited to share that we will be joining the Ocean Accelerator! Over the next 17 weeks, our founding team will be learning and working with their mentors and advisors to accelerate our growth. We are excited about this new opportunity and look forward to partnering with their team! Luke Dooley Greg Ferrell Pavel Kozlovsky Christy Johnson
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It’s been a few years since I was a classroom teacher, but I think I still remember how to do this….???? When you’re busy building something, it’s tempting to focus all your attention on the thing that you’re building. But when you’re building a product for children, it’s important to actually interact WITH children. I spend time every week asking kids for feedback and ideas, volunteering in schools, and playing games with children. Because, at the end of the day, their opinion is all that really matters. I need to learn from them.
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We’re excited to invite you to download QuestRead on the App Store today! It's now available for all Apple iOS devices in the US and Canada. ?? 7-day free trial ?? Participate in Book Race competitions for real prizes ?? Monthly reading reports from our in-house expert ??Unlimited access to a wide variety of book content Use one of the following links to receive 75% off your monthly subscription! Single Child Plan https://lnkd.in/erqCqg9R Family Plan https://lnkd.in/ec73mipG Feel free to share this to help us spread the word!
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We hear a lot about low reading grades, but I think that reading confidence deserves more attention. Check out QuestRead's newest blog post on how to help your child increase their confidence as a reader. https://lnkd.in/dXDsFvmY #readingisfundamental #parentingjourney #booksforkids #strugglingreader #edtechchat #reading
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Exciting news! ?? We're expanding QuestRead to Atlanta, aiming to bring our innovative reading game to even more children and their families. If you know someone that we should connect with in the Atlanta area, please help us expand our network there. As we prepare for the launch, we'd love to speak with parents, other founders, and potential partners in the area. QuestRead turns the chore of home reading into an exciting adventure, boosting reading achievement and fostering a love for books. The iOS app is coming soon to the App Store, and you can get early access and a discount by joining our waitlist.?https://lnkd.in/eM6sV2Ds Stay tuned for more updates.?#QuestRead?#Edtech?#Expansion?#AtlantaStartups?#family #startupfounder
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