Ora AI
YC S23San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 3 employees · 2 known investors
Ora is an AI-native medical education platform that provides study tools including question banks, flashcards, and content libraries for medical students preparing for licensing exams like the USMLE. The platform serves medical schools and students across the United States, offering institutional partnerships and study resources.
Also known as Synaptiq
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHealthtechArtificial IntelligenceEducationHealthcareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)
Ora AI was founded in 2022 by Ryan Phelps, Kevin Bastoul, and Jacob Caccamo.
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Ryan Phelpsin𝕏FounderRyan Phelps holds an MD and is CEO and co-founder of Ora AI. He completed neurosurgery residency training at Stanford and earned his medical degree from UCSF.
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Kevin BastoulinFounderKevin Bastoul is Co-Founder and CTO at Synaptiq, with prior software engineering roles at Block and Veeva Systems.
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Jacob CaccamoinFounderJacob Caccamo is a UX designer and front-end engineer with experience building educational technology platforms in medicine, and previously worked at the National Institutes of Health. He is co-founder, COO, and head of design at Ora AI.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ora AI do?
- Ora is an AI-native medical education platform that provides study tools including question banks, flashcards, and content libraries for medical students preparing for licensing exams like the USMLE. The platform serves medical schools and students across the United States, offering institutional partnerships and study resources.
- Who founded Ora AI?
- Ora AI was founded by Ryan Phelps, Kevin Bastoul, Jacob Caccamo in 2022.
- Who are Ora AI's investors?
- Ora AI's investors include Y Combinator, General Catalyst.
- Where is Ora AI headquartered?
- Ora AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.