About Dolphin
Revolutionizing SAT prep through adaptive, bite-sized learning
Business Description
PaloAI is an education technology lab focused on reinventing how students learn using AI-native experiences. Our first product, Dolphin, is an adaptive SAT prep app designed to boost student performance through short-form, personalized video content. Dolphin addresses core pain points in traditional test prep, low engagement, information overload, and lack of personalization, with a mobile-first, swipe-based learning experience.
Problems We Solve
- 📱 Low engagement: Traditional SAT prep is boring and hard to stick with
- 🧠 Information overload: Students get overwhelmed by massive study guides
- ⏰ Procrastination: Long study sessions are easy to put off
- 🎯 Lack of personalization: One-size-fits-all approach doesn't work
Who We Help
Rising Juniors & Seniors
High school students preparing for their first or second SAT attempt who need flexible, engaging study tools that fit their busy schedules.
Struggling Test-Takers
Students who have difficulty with traditional study methods and need adaptive, personalized learning that identifies and addresses their weak spots.
Busy Students
Students juggling school, extracurriculars, and social life who need bite-sized study sessions that make the most of limited time.
Product
Dolphin - Closed Beta
Our flagship product, Dolphin, is in closed beta and currently supports Algebra and Reading SAT prep. It features AI-driven weak spot detection, real-time progress tracking, and a swipe-based interface optimized for mobile learning. Students receive bite-sized, engaging video lessons tailored to their needs using large language models and real-world performance data.
- ✓ AI-driven weak spot detection
- ✓ Real-time progress tracking
- ✓ Swipe-based interface optimized for mobile
- ✓ Bite-sized video lessons using LLMs
- ✓ Algebra and Reading SAT prep
Meet the Team
The passionate minds behind PaloAI
Daniel Odicho
CEO
CS graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and winner of multiple hackathons. Previously led product at Cambio Labs, whose tools have been adopted by Google, Amazon, and NYC high schools. Currently in residence at Afore Capital.
Neel Shettigar
CTO
CS graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and winner of multiple hackathons. Was a founding engineer at Smart Pet Air Travel and built cloud infrastructure at Toyota, saving $400k monthly. Currently in residence at Afore Capital.
Backed By
Afore Capital
Leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting innovative startups in education and technology.
Ready to Transform Your SAT Prep?
Join our closed beta and experience the future of learning