Outsmart

Outsmart is a mission-driven startup founded in 2024 that is building a new collegiate experience designed for the age of artificial intelligence. The company's stated aim is to expand access to higher education worldwide, on the premise that college-level education is a fundamental human right. It works at the intersection of education technology, AI-powered learning experiences and learning experience design, and serves students globally.

The company is led by former Duolingo executives: Jorge Mazal, previously Duolingo's chief product officer, serves as chief executive; Daniel Falabella is chief product officer; and Gina Gotthilf is chief marketing officer. Before founding Outsmart, the team helped grow Duolingo's user base from 3m to 200m users. Outsmart has raised $38m in total funding, with backing from Khosla Ventures, DST Global Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Forerunner.

Outsmart positions itself around engaging, AI-powered learning delivered at scale, with an emphasis on affordability and opportunity. The company operates in the higher education and EdTech sectors and works on building entirely new learning experiences for a worldwide student population.