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. They type keyword after keyword into traditional search engines and databases, sifting through hundreds of results that are either too broad or too specific.
Hours 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.
The solution
Keenious is an AI-powered knowledge discovery tool that recommends relevant research articles and topics based on any document's text.
Incorporating Keenious into the information-seeking process empowers students and researchers to discover relevant research— even if they struggle to formulate precise search terms. Studies confirm that this method enhances learning and boosts the discovery of relevant articles by up to 100% compared to traditional search tools.
20% of universities that engage in longer conversations with us become customers, and we anticipate an additional 17% to convert soon.
A single Twitter thread led to an influx of more than 5300 new unique users within just 24 hours. This surge indicates not only the high demand for our solution but also its capacity for rapid, organic growth.
Why is this important?
Libraries has been fading into the background lately, 79% of faculty and 74% of students now begin their discovery process outside the library. Keenious is seen as a way to bring the library to the students.
Why Keenious?
The AI-powered tool analyzes the text of any document to recommend highly relevant research articles and topics.
Specialized for academic research and developed in collaboration with librarians to ensure it meets the needs and ethical standards of the academic community.
Our product seamlessly integrates into users' existing workflow in platforms like Microsoft Word and Google Docs, making it both easy to adopt and incredibly effectiv
Studies show it can increase the discovery of pertinent articles by up to 100%.
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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."
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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."
Background
Our team recognized the immense struggle students and researchers face when navigating the jungle of academic literature. We all have backgrounds in academia and have personally felt the frustration of coming up empty-handed after hours of searching. We were always on the hunt for that missing piece of research that could complete our work but found traditional search methods inadequate and time-consuming. The struggle to articulate the exact search query to find that one pivotal article was a shared pain point among us.
We knew there had to be a smarter, more efficient way to uncover relevant research without losing countless hours and risking incomplete or less rigorous work. That's why we decided to create Keenious. We wanted to revolutionize the way people engage with academic literature, making it less about the struggle to find and more about the joy of discovery.
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CEO and founder
The mastermind behind Keenious' initial prototype. With a Master's degree in Computer Science from UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, his skill set spans Python, Game Design, Pattern Recognition, and Natural Language Processing. Frode is no stranger to the startup world; he gained valuable experience through a software engineering internship at Crowdbotics in Silicon Valley and honed his entrepreneurial skills at Berkeley University in California.
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COO and co-founder
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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User Experience Research expert
Psychologist, specializing in behavioral and translational neuroscience. His deep understanding of AI, Information Behavior, and Psychometry informs Keenious' approach to user experience. Jesper's academic background provides invaluable insights into user behavior and psychology, helping shape a product that genuinely meets the needs of its audience.
