Who We Are
Engineers, product leaders, and educators building the next standard in learning.
We operate at the intersection of live human expertise and generative AI—designing the Live + AI™ platform that lets anyone, anywhere, master any subject faster than ever before.
THE MISSION
Transforming the way people learn.
For the last 200 years, classrooms have relied on a one-size-fits-all model. That era is giving way to something better. Nerdy’s Live + AI™ platform pairs expert instructors with real-time generative AI to deliver truly personalized learning—at scale—for every student, from preschool fundamentals to professional mastery.
THE VISION
To seamlessly connect experts and learners in any subject, anywhere, anytime.
What “AI-First” Means at Nerdy
Default, Not Add-On
Every new feature begins with the question, “How can generative AI make this radically better?” We don’t tack AI on after scoping the work; we scope the work around AI’s strengths from day one.Human + AI in Concert
We treat AI as a force-multiplier for expert instructors—not a replacement. The platform continuously blends real-time human insight with AI-driven personalization and superpowers so each learner gets the right explanation, practice set, or feedback loop in seconds.Productivity Expectation
All teams—engineering, product, design, marketing—use internal AI tooling to write, code, test, analyze, and iterate faster. You’re evaluated on the leverage you create with these tools, not just on raw effort.Data Feedback Loops
Our models learn from millions of live sessions and adapt daily. Decisions are grounded in telemetry and A/B tests, enabling near-real-time shipping cycles and continuous model refinement. All while adhering to strict security and privacy protocols and standards.Founder-Speed Culture
AI lets a high-performer achieve 10× impact. We hire people who exploit that edge: individuals who prototype quickly, run tight experiments, and scale what works without bureaucracy. We are rewriting education and time is our most precious asset.
In short, AI-first means building every product, process, and team around the unique advantages of generative AI—so we can personalize learning for millions and outpace anyone still retrofitting yesterday’s playbook.
Leadership Principles
How we operate.
Relentlessly Focus on Customers
Are Comfortable with Ambiguity
Are Owners
Simplify
Are Intellectually Curious
Build Teams
Think Big
Insist on High Standards
Bias for Action
Build Trust
Go Deep
Have Conviction
Deliver Results
Are Right, a Lot
BUILDING THE FUTURE
“Artificial intelligence is rewriting education—its power is greatest when it amplifies the human spark at learning’s core. Join us and build that future.”
— Chuck Cohn, CEO