Steve and Alex discuss her journey from university to founding Kumo Study, the unique challenges she faced as a non-tech founder, and how she successfully bootstrapped the business. They also explore Kumo Study's innovative approach to digitising occupational therapy techniques to create an effective learning tool for neurodiverse students.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and setting the scene
00:18 - Meet Alex Kerr of Kumo Study
01:06 - Quick pitch on Kumo Study and its mission
02:21 - Alex’s background and journey to founding Kumo Study
03:13 - Realising the impact of ADHD on her own study habits
06:29 - Transition from university to startup life
09:18 - Importance of setting up the right study environment
12:30 - Features of Kumo Study: digitising occupational therapy techniques
15:00 - Addressing comorbidities: Dyslexia, Autism, and ADHD
20:21 - Bootstrapping and building Kumo Study
25:35 - Current state and future plans for Kumo Study
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in how technology can support neurodiverse students in their academic journey, and how personal challenges can lead to innovative solutions.
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