Darsel
YC W22Amman, JO · Founded 2021 · 5 employees · Nonprofit · Hiring · 3 known investors
Darsel provides a personalized learning chatbot that teaches mathematics to students in low-resource settings through simple, text-based channels like SMS, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. The platform is designed for K-12 school systems and operates as a nonprofit, partnering with governments and schools to supplement classroom instruction with data-driven insights for teachers.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechAI-Enhanced LearningEducationeLearningNonprofitJordanMiddle East and North AfricaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Darsel was founded in 2021 by Abdulhamid Haidar.
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Abdulhamid HaidarinFounderAbdulhamid Haidar studied mathematics, computer science, and economics at MIT, worked as a consultant at McKinsey for three years focusing on Middle East engagements, earned a master's degree in public administration with a focus on international development from Harvard, and completed an MBA at Stanford.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Darsel do?
- Darsel provides a personalized learning chatbot that teaches mathematics to students in low-resource settings through simple, text-based channels like SMS, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. The platform is designed for K-12 school systems and operates as a nonprofit, partnering with governments and schools to supplement classroom instruction with data-driven insights for teachers.
- Who founded Darsel?
- Darsel was founded by Abdulhamid Haidar in 2021.
- Who are Darsel's investors?
- Darsel's investors include Mulago Foundation, The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Y Combinator.
- Where is Darsel headquartered?
- Darsel is headquartered in Amman, JO.