Edwin
AcquiredYC W18San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 14 employees · 2 known investors
Edwin provides AI-powered English tutoring combining adaptive learning technology with human instructors, offering personalized one-on-one lessons to students seeking affordable language instruction. The company later merged with MyBuddy.ai to develop Buddy, a mobile voice-based English tutor targeting children globally who need conversational practice to reach fluency.
Also known as Edwin.ai
AI & Machine LearningEdTechAI-Enhanced LearningEducationMachine LearningSmart Home AssistantseLearningUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)
Edwin was founded in 2017 by Dmitry Stavisky and Dmitry Alekseev.
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Dmitry Staviskyin𝕏Founder/CEODmitry Stavisky was part of the founding teams at two venture-backed companies and held leadership roles at Edwin/Buddy.ai (YC W18), Evernote, Lingualeo, and SightPath (acquired by Cisco). He has worked as an engineer at Boston-area startups, conducted climate modeling and glacial field research, and has served as CEO multiple times with three exits to his name.
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Dmitry AlekseevinFounderDmitry Alekseev is founder of Edwin, which provides AI-powered English tutoring with adaptive learning and human instructors. His background includes product leadership focused on platforms and applied AI/ML for personalization and automation.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Edwin do?
- Edwin provides AI-powered English tutoring combining adaptive learning technology with human instructors, offering personalized one-on-one lessons to students seeking affordable language instruction. The company later merged with MyBuddy.ai to develop Buddy, a mobile voice-based English tutor targeting children globally who need conversational practice to reach fluency.
- Who founded Edwin?
- Edwin was founded by Dmitry Stavisky, Dmitry Alekseev in 2017.
- Who are Edwin's investors?
- Edwin's investors include Maxfield Capital, Y Combinator.
- Where is Edwin headquartered?
- Edwin is headquartered in San Francisco, US.