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Brilliant
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Interactive learning app with an AI tutor for math, coding, science and data-visual, adaptive lessons for all ages.
2.6M visits/mo
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smartick.es
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AI-personalized daily math, coding, and reading practice for children ages 4-14, adapting to each child's pace.
465K visits/mo
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Formation
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Coaching program for experienced software engineers combining adaptive drills, mock interviews and senior mentors until an offer is signed.
119K visits/mo
Pricing
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Free trial available
Monthly Membership: $2,500/mo (cancel anytime)
Unlimited Membership: $5,000 down plus a share of salary gain until placement
Core features
- ✦Personal AI tutor (Koji)
- ✦Visual, interactive lessons
- ✦Adaptive practice based on mastery
- ✦Courses in math, CS, science and data
- ✦Gamified streaks, levels and daily goals
- ✦iOS and Android apps
- ✦Initial sessions to assess a child's starting skill level
- ✦AI-generated personalized daily study plan
- ✦Short 15-minute daily practice sessions
- ✦Math instruction emphasizing multiple solution paths
- ✦Beginner coding lessons within the same platform
- ✦Progress tracking to build long-term study habits
- ✦Adaptive drills targeting your target-company skill gaps
- ✦Mock interviews with FAANG+ senior and staff engineers
- ✦Unlimited technical mentorship and feedback
- ✦Coverage of 16 interview types including AI-assisted rounds
- ✦Career coaching, resume review and negotiation support
- ✦Job matching and sourced open positions
Use cases
- →Learning math and coding by doing
- →Getting adaptive tutoring outside class
- →Building STEM intuition
- →Daily skill practice
- →Parents wanting structured daily math practice for kids
- →Homeschooling families needing supplemental curriculum
- →Introducing children to basic coding concepts
- →Personalized pacing for students struggling in traditional classrooms
- →Prepare for senior software engineering interviews
- →Practice system design and coding rounds with mentors
- →Get negotiation help to maximize an offer
- →Land a higher-paying SWE role in a tough market
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