Julieth AI
- Nigeria
- Hybrid of for-profit and nonprofit
Our solution, Julieth AI, leverages advanced algorithms and expert insights to deliver personalized tech education experiences. From interactive coding courses to live webinars and career guidance, we provide a comprehensive toolkit designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in tech careers.
Our goal extends beyond just providing tech education; we aim to foster self-sustainability in our users. By equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge to excel in tech careers, we empower them to become self-sufficient in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology, ensuring long-term success and fulfillment in their professional endeavors.
Julieth AI is like having a personal tech mentor in your pocket! It's an online platform that helps you learn all sorts of tech skills from coding, design, project management, data analysis, entrepreneurship and more in a way that's tailored just for you. You get to access interactive courses, join live webinars, and even receive career guidance to help you succeed. Behind the scenes, Julieth AI uses smart algorithms and the latest tech tools to create a customized learning experience that fits your goals and pace.
Introducing Julieth AI's suite of innovative features designed to empower individuals like Raphael in their tech education journey:
1. Personality Test: Utilizing AI technology, our personalized career assessment tool analyzes Raphael's unique personality traits and recommends a tailored career path in the tech industry that aligns with his strengths and interests.
2. Talk to Julieth: Raphael can engage with Julieth, our AI-powered assistant, to receive expert guidance and answers to his tech-related questions. Whether it's clarifying concepts or seeking career advice, Julieth provides valuable insights as if Raphael were conversing with a real-life mentor.
3. AI-Generated Roadmaps: Raphael can explore AI-generated roadmaps that offer comprehensive insights into his chosen career path. Powered by AI, these roadmaps break down the necessary steps and knowledge required to excel in his field of interest, ensuring he's well-prepared for his tech journey.
4. Skill Up Arena: Within our learning management system, Raphael gains access to a diverse range of courses created by industry experts. These courses cover various tech topics, allowing Raphael to enhance his skills and stay competitive in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
5. Mentors Hangouts: Raphael can connect with seasoned professionals in our Mentors Hangouts, where he can gain invaluable insights, attend live webinars, and network with like-minded individuals. Here, Raphael can share his learning journey, seek advice, and build meaningful connections within the tech community.
6. Portfolio Builder: To bridge the gap between theory and practice, Raphael can leverage our Portfolio Builder platform. Here, he gains access to real-life projects that sharpen his skills and allows him to showcase his expertise to potential employers, he can choose to work on either solo projects or a collaborative project further enhancing his employability in the tech industry.
7. Resume Builder: Now that Raphael has been able to work on series of projects, he uses the resume builder feature to build his resume in one click and begin to share to potential
Scenario:
Raphael, a tech enthusiast, is exploring his career options in the tech industry but feels overwhelmed by the multitude of choices. He turns to Julieth AI's Personality Test to gain clarity on his career path. After completing the assessment, Julieth AI recommends a career path in software development based on Raphael's analytical and creative strengths.
Excited to delve deeper into software development, Raphael engages with Julieth through the Talk to Julieth feature to seek advice on which programming languages to learn first. With Julieth's guidance, Raphael feels more confident in his learning journey and decides to explore AI-Generated Roadmaps to map out his learning path.
As Raphael progresses in his learning journey, he accesses Skill Up Arena to enroll in coding courses and hones his skills in software development. He also joins Mentors Hangouts to connect with experienced professionals, attend live webinars, and gain insights into the industry.
Raphael uses Portfolio Builder to strengthen skills and create a robust portfolio. With Julieth AI's tools, he confidently pursues career opportunities, including internships vetted by partners.
Our solution serves individuals like Raphael, who are eager to pursue careers in the tech industry but may feel overwhelmed by the complexity and vastness of available resources. Specifically, our target population includes:
1. Tech Enthusiasts: Individuals with a passion for technology who are seeking guidance and resources to advance their skills and knowledge in the tech field.
2. Career Changers: Professionals from non-tech backgrounds looking to transition into tech careers but may lack the necessary skills and direction to do so.
3. Underrepresented Groups: Marginalized communities, including women, minorities, and individuals from low-income backgrounds, who may face barriers to accessing quality tech education and mentorship opportunities.
These individuals are currently underserved by traditional education systems and face barriers such as lack of personalized guidance, limited access to industry mentors, and insufficient opportunities to gain practical experience.
Our solution addresses their needs by providing:
1. Personalized Guidance:* Through features like the Personality Test and AI-Generated Roadmaps, we offer personalized career recommendations and learning paths tailored to individuals' unique strengths, interests, and career goals.
2. Expert Mentorship: With Talk to Julieth and Mentors Hangouts, users can access expert guidance and mentorship from seasoned professionals in the tech industry, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
3. Accessible Learning: Skill Up Arena offers a diverse range of courses accessible anytime, anywhere, allowing individuals to enhance their skills at their own pace and convenience.
4. Real-World Experience: Portfolio Builder provides opportunities for individuals to work on real-life projects, gaining practical experience and building a strong portfolio to showcase their skills to potential employers.
By addressing these needs, our solution aims to empower individuals to pursue and succeed in tech careers, regardless of their background or circumstances, ultimately leading to greater economic opportunities, career advancement, and empowerment for underserved populations.
My team at Julieth AI Technologies is uniquely positioned to deliver our solution because we are deeply connected to and representative of the communities we serve in Nigeria and across Africa. As a Nigerian myself and with many team members also hailing from various African countries, we intimately understand the challenges and barriers faced by students in our region when it comes to accessing quality tech education.
As the founder, I have personally encountered the limitations of traditional educational systems in Nigeria, where access to quality tech education is often restricted by factors such as limited resources, outdated curriculum, and lack of exposure to industry-relevant skills. This firsthand experience drives my passion for transforming the educational landscape and empowering students with the skills they need to succeed in the digital age.
Similarly, members of my team have diverse backgrounds and experiences that reflect the realities of our target population. Some have overcome socioeconomic barriers to pursue careers in technology, while others have faced challenges accessing relevant resources and mentorship opportunities. This collective experience positions us to empathize with the struggles of our community and design solutions that address their specific needs and aspirations.
In designing and implementing our solution, we prioritize community input and feedback. We actively engage with students, educators, and industry professionals through focus groups, surveys, and one-on-one interviews to understand their challenges, aspirations, and ideas for improvement. This input is integral to our decision-making process and guides the development of our platform, ensuring that it is relevant, accessible, and impactful for our target population.
Furthermore, we collaborate closely with educational institutions, industry leaders, and technology experts to incorporate best practices and industry standards into our solution. By leveraging our network and expertise, we are able to create meaningful learning experiences that align with the needs and aspirations of our community, ultimately empowering students to thrive in the digital economy.
- Provide the skills that people need to thrive in both their community and a complex world, including social-emotional competencies, problem-solving, and literacy around new technologies such as AI.
- 1. No Poverty
- 4. Quality Education
- 5. Gender Equality
- 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 17. Partnerships for the Goals
- Growth
We selected the stage above because Julieth AI Technologies has already made significant progress in developing and testing our solution, positioning us as a market-ready product with a solid user base and strategic partnerships in place.
To date, we have built and tested our tech education platform, which has garnered over 2,000 users and serves close to 100 daily active users. While our daily user count may currently be lower due to ongoing course creation by our instructors, we have already uploaded several courses to the platform, offering valuable content to our growing user base.
Our achievements extend beyond user acquisition. We successfully applied and were accepted into the Microsoft Founders Hub, gaining access to $150k in Azure credits and numerous other benefits. Additionally, our collaboration with the Nigerian Computing Society has enabled us to pitch our solution and win a cash prize, further validating our impact and potential within the tech education space.
In terms of funding, we have raised close to $32k from family and friends, providing essential capital to support our growth and development efforts thus far. This financial support has enabled us to expand our team, enhance our platform features, and invest in strategic partnerships and marketing initiatives to reach more users.
Furthermore, we are actively working on building our proprietary AI technology, Julieth AI LLM, leveraging OpenAI's GPT-4 API. This advanced technology will further enhance the personalized learning experience for our users, driving engagement and success rates on our platform.
Overall, our accomplishments reflect our commitment to delivering a high-quality tech education solution and our readiness to scale and make a meaningful impact in empowering students across Nigeria and Africa with essential tech skills for success in the digital age.
We are applying to SOLVE because we recognize the immense value of your platform in providing not only financial support but also invaluable guidance, access to expert networks, and strategic partnerships that can help us overcome the various barriers we face in scaling our solution.
While funding is undoubtedly important for our continued growth and impact, it is not our sole priority in applying to Solve. Instead, we are seeking support in fine-tuning our market strategy, developing a robust growth plan, and navigating the complex challenges of scaling our product to reach 100 million users across all continents within the next 5 years.
By participating in Solve, we hope to leverage your extensive network of partners, mentors, and industry experts to gain insights and expertise that will enable us to overcome the financial, technical, legal, cultural, and market barriers we currently face. Specifically, we are looking for guidance on how to optimize our product, expand our reach to new markets, and build sustainable partnerships that will drive long-term success and impact.
Additionally, Solve's focus on fostering collaboration and innovation aligns with our mission to empower individuals with tech education worldwide. Through Solve, we aim to connect with like-minded organizations and individuals who share our vision and can support us in achieving our ambitious goals.
In summary, while funds are certainly part of the equation, our primary goal in applying to Solve is to access the expertise, networks, and resources needed to accelerate our growth, scale our impact, and ultimately empower millions of individuals around the globe with essential tech skills for success in the digital age.
- Business Model (e.g. product-market fit, strategy & development)
- Financial (e.g. accounting practices, pitching to investors)
- Human Capital (e.g. sourcing talent, board development)
- Legal or Regulatory Matters
- Monitoring & Evaluation (e.g. collecting/using data, measuring impact)
- Product / Service Distribution (e.g. delivery, logistics, expanding client base)
- Public Relations (e.g. branding/marketing strategy, social and global media)
- Technology (e.g. software or hardware, web development/design)
Julieth AI is an innovative tech education platform that leverages AI technology to personalize learning experiences and make mentorship more accessible. Our platform analyzes user data and preferences to curate customized learning paths, recommend relevant courses, and provide targeted feedback and support, enhancing the effectiveness of learning and increasing user engagement and retention.
Through our Mentorship feature, users can easily connect with experienced professionals in the tech industry for personalized guidance and support. This streamlines the mentorship process, making it easier for users to access advice and insights from seasoned mentors. By integrating human intelligence with AI technology, Julieth AI creates a dynamic learning environment that combines industry expertise with personalized support, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between mentors and learners.
Our platform has the potential to catalyze broader positive impacts within the tech education space by addressing the shortage of skilled tech professionals and fostering a more inclusive and supportive tech community. By empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in technology, Julieth AI contributes to greater diversity and representation in the tech industry.
Furthermore, Julieth AI aims to disrupt traditional education models by offering a more flexible, personalized, and scalable approach to tech education. With the recognition of the benefits of personalized learning and mentorship, we anticipate a shift towards online platforms like Julieth AI that prioritize individualized support and empowerment. This shift could lead to greater democratization of tech education, opening up opportunities for learners worldwide to access quality tech education and pursue rewarding careers in the digital age.
Looking to the future, Julieth AI envisions expanding our impact through the development of the Julieth OS—an operating system tailored for VR devices. By partnering with VR device manufacturers, we aim to preload the Julieth OS onto their devices, providing users with immersive learning experiences that go beyond traditional online platforms. Imagine a user, like Sarah, navigating through virtual worlds designed to teach specific tech skills such as coding, design, project management, and data analysis. With access to a comprehensive tech education ecosystem, users can learn, grow, and succeed in their tech career journeys, whether in the virtual or physical realm.
Through initiatives like the Julieth OS and immersive tech games, Julieth AI is revolutionizing the way tech skills are taught, making learning more interactive, engaging, and accessible to learners of all backgrounds and skill levels. By integrating tech education into VR environments and developing innovative learning experiences, we are shaping the future of tech education and empowering individuals to thrive in the digital age.
Our impact goals for Julieth AI are centered around empowering individuals, particularly those in underserved communities, to acquire essential tech skills and pursue rewarding careers in the digital age. We aim to:
1. Increase Access to Tech Education: Our goal is to reach and empower millions of individuals worldwide, regardless of their background or location, with quality tech education opportunities. We measure our progress towards this goal by tracking user growth and engagement on our platform, with specific indicators including the number of registered users, active users, and course completions.
2. Foster Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry: We are committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive tech community by providing equitable access to tech education and mentorship opportunities. We measure our progress by tracking the demographic diversity of our user base, including factors such as gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background.
3. Enhance Employability and Career Advancement: Our goal is to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the tech industry and advance in their careers. We measure our progress by tracking user outcomes, including employment rates, salary increases, and career advancement opportunities reported by our users.
4. Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship: We aim to inspire and empower individuals to pursue entrepreneurship and innovation in the tech sector. We measure our progress by tracking the number of tech startups launched by our users, as well as the level of innovation and impact demonstrated by these startups.
5. Promote Lifelong Learning and Skill Development: We strive to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning and skill development, empowering individuals to continuously adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving tech landscape. We measure our progress by tracking user feedback and satisfaction, as well as the completion rates and effectiveness of our learning programs.
By aligning our impact goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we ensure that Julieth AI contributes to broader global efforts to promote quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation, and lifelong learning. Through ongoing monitoring and evaluation, we are committed to continuously improving our solution and maximizing our positive impact on individuals and communities worldwide.
Julieth AI harnesses the power of advanced technology to revolutionize tech education and empower individuals to thrive in the digital age. At the core of our solution lies a sophisticated blend of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and virtual reality (VR) technologies, coupled with innovative learning management systems and interactive user interfaces.
AI and ML algorithms power our personalized learning experiences, allowing us to analyze user data and preferences to tailor learning paths, recommend relevant courses, and provide targeted feedback and support. These smart algorithms continuously adapt and evolve based on user interactions, ensuring that our platform delivers the most effective and engaging learning experiences for each individual user.
We also utilize web technology such as NEXT JS for our frontend, Node JS for our backend to deliver our solution on the web.
Our mobile app leverages REACT Native technology and we manage it inhouse.
Our integration of virtual reality technology takes learning to the next level by immersing users in interactive and immersive learning environments. Through VR simulations and experiences, users can engage in hands-on learning activities, collaborate with virtual colleagues, and apply their skills in real-world scenarios. This immersive approach not only enhances learning outcomes but also increases user engagement and retention. (STILL IN R&D stage)
In addition to AI and VR technologies, our solution leverages innovative learning management systems (LMS) and interactive user interfaces to create a seamless and intuitive learning experience. Our platform features user-friendly interfaces, intuitive navigation, and interactive learning tools, making it easy for users to access content, track their progress, and engage with course materials.
Furthermore, we recognize the importance of combining modern technology with traditional knowledge systems and practices to create holistic and culturally relevant solutions. While our platform primarily utilizes cutting-edge digital technologies, we also integrate elements of traditional mentorship and community-based learning approaches to ensure that our solution is accessible and inclusive to individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Overall, Julieth AI's core technology represents a convergence of modern AI, ML, and VR technologies with innovative learning management systems and interactive user interfaces. By harnessing the power of technology, we are transforming tech education and empowering individuals worldwide to thrive in the digital age.
We are also looking at how we can implement the blockchain technology in our current solution, the Julieth token, it will be a means of exchange in the Julieth ecosystem. (Futuristic)
- A new application of an existing technology
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
- Software and Mobile Applications
- Nigeria
- Benin
- Ghana
- Mali
- Togo
- United States
We have a team of engineers, designers and marketers. A total of 9 people.
We have been working on Julieth since 2021.
At Julieth AI, we are deeply committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our team and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all team members. Our leadership team is intentionally diverse, representing a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that diversity is a strength and strive to ensure that all voices are heard and valued within our organization.
To promote diversity and minimize barriers to opportunity for staff, we have implemented several initiatives and actions:
Recruitment and Hiring Practices: We actively seek out diverse candidates for open positions within our team and prioritize inclusive hiring practices. We strive to create job postings that appeal to a diverse pool of candidates and utilize inclusive language to encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. Additionally, we implement blind resume screening and diverse interview panels to ensure fair and equitable hiring processes.
Professional Development and Training: We invest in the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for ongoing training and skill development. We offer diversity and inclusion training to all staff members to increase awareness and understanding of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additionally, we provide mentorship and support programs to help team members from underrepresented groups advance in their careers.
Inclusive Policies and Practices: We have implemented inclusive policies and practices to create a supportive and welcoming work environment for all team members. This includes flexible work arrangements, parental leave policies, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We also have zero-tolerance policies for discrimination, harassment, and bias, and provide channels for reporting and addressing any concerns.
Employee Resource Groups: We encourage the formation of employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide support and networking opportunities for team members from underrepresented groups. These ERGs serve as forums for sharing experiences, advocating for change, and building community within the organization.
Continuous Improvement: We regularly review and evaluate our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to identify areas for improvement and implement meaningful changes. We solicit feedback from team members through surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one conversations to ensure that our efforts are responsive to the needs and experiences of all staff members.
By prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our team, Julieth AI aims to create a workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, and are encouraged to grow while learning new technologies on the job.
We have 3 different business models:
Business to Customers: We provide Julieth AI to customers in Nigeria, West Africa and Africa at large for as low as $10 monthly. While the users in the United States pay $20 monthly, this is because of the cost involved in getting the instructors to work with us. (subscription price is likely to change as we grow)
Business to Government: We deal with state governments and the federal government to sponsor citizens of their states to skill up and become self sustainable.
Business to Corporate: We target corporate businesses to use Julieth as their corporate social responsibility program.
Business to Business (Educational Institutions): We target universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to use Julieth as their go to platform to give access to their students to learn a tech skill.
- Individual consumers or stakeholders (B2C)
After conducting extensive market research and garnering interest from universities, various user groups, and agencies, our plan to achieve financial sustainability involves a multi-faceted approach that includes revenue generation from subscription services, strategic partnerships, and fundraising efforts.
Firstly, we will launch our subscription service with a monthly fee of $10 for Africa and $20 for the international market. This subscription model will provide users with access to premium content, personalized learning experiences, and exclusive features, ensuring a steady stream of revenue to support our operations and growth.
In addition to subscription fees, we are actively seeking strategic partnerships with educational institutions, industry leaders, and technology companies to expand our reach and revenue opportunities. These partnerships may involve joint ventures, co-branded initiatives, or revenue-sharing agreements that leverage our platform's capabilities and expertise to deliver value to both parties.
Furthermore, we are exploring opportunities for fundraising through grants, investment capital, and crowdfunding campaigns to fuel our expansion and innovation efforts. We have already secured funds from a series of sources, we won a cash price from the Nigerian Computer Society NCS, we also secured funds from our family and friends round, which have provided crucial funding to support our development and initial launch phases.
Additionally, our revenue-generating initiatives have shown promising results to date. We have successfully piloted our subscription service with a select group of users, generating positive feedback and interest in our offerings. Our strategic partnerships with universities and industry partners have also yielded promising opportunities for collaboration and revenue generation.
Looking ahead, we are confident in our ability to achieve financial sustainability by diversifying our revenue streams, leveraging strategic partnerships, and continuing to innovate and deliver value to our subscribers and partners. With compelling content in development and a growing user base, we are well-positioned to achieve our financial goals and make a meaningful impact in the tech education space.
CEO