Keenious
#SaaS #Education-tech #B2C #B2C
Imagine a doctoral student drowning in a sea of academic papers, trying to find that one piece of research that could be the cornerstone of their thesis.
Hours of searching turn into days, and they find themselves no closer to that "Eureka" moment. Even formulating the right search query becomes a challenge, causing frustration and delays in their already time-sensitive research.
Why is this important?
By reducing time to find relevant research, more time can be used to actually do research.
Libraries has been fading into the background lately, 79% of faculty and 74% of students now begin their discovery process outside the library.
Our customer acquisition rate speaks to our tool's effectiveness and market need: 20% of universities that engage in longer conversations with us become customers, and we anticipate an additional 17% to convert soon.
The solution
Keenious is an AI-powered knowledge discovery tool that recommends relevant research articles and topics based on a document's text. It enhances learning and boosts article discovery compared to traditional search tools, making it easy to use in various document formats, including Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and online for texts and PDFs. Developed in collaboration with librarians, Keenious aims to rejuvenate libraries' role in the academic ecosystem by improving information literacy and encouraging exploration across disciplines.
Uncover our red flag.
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We're passionate and technically skilled but recognize we're first-time founders. To offset this, we've diligently researched the market and enlisted top-tier advisors with a track record of successful edtech exits to complement our team
Uncover our green flag.
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Our tool is already in use by 25 major universities and has received strong endorsements from institutions like Carnegie Mellon University which calls us “Your New Favorite Research Tool”. This early adoption and support validate the effectiveness of our solution and indicate its strong market potential in academia.
Our solution offers:
✓ An AI-powered knowledge discovery tool that recommends relevant research articles and topics based on document text
✓ Enhances learning and boosts the discovery of relevant articles by up to 100% compared to traditional search methods
✓ Rejuvenating Libraries
✓ An easy-to-use solution that fits seamlessly into users' actual workflow — inspiring reading, writing, and citing. It's available in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and online for texts and PDFs
Summary:
✓ Seamless Integration
✓ Efficient Academic Research
✓ User Growth and Library Rejuvenation
Meet the team
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COO
Our COO and co-founder brings a multidisciplinary background in law, computer science, and innovation. With 5 years of experience as a product manager, he complements the team with his operational insight. Like Frode, Anders also immersed himself in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem through an internship at Swift Navigation and acquired entrepreneurial training at Berkeley University in California.
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Business Developement Representative and Head of Accessibility
Outreach for sales and in charge of accessibility development
Background
At Keenious, our journey began with a common frustration—struggling to find relevant research in the vast sea of academic papers. This challenge drove us to develop an AI-powered knowledge discovery tool. By analyzing document text, Keenious recommends research articles and topics, revolutionizing the academic search process.
Our tool seamlessly integrates into users' existing workflows, whether they're working in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or online formats. Developed in collaboration with librarians, Keenious aims to rejuvenate the role of libraries in the academic ecosystem. It sparks curiosity, facilitates serendipitous discovery, and encourages exploration across disciplines.
With rapid user growth and viral potential, Keenious is poised to transform how students and researchers engage with academic literature, making it more efficient, engaging, and accessible.
