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> Started as a side project in January, and I had no idea it would take off like this Would be interested in learning about the backstory. Did you blog about i

• adventured 9y ago
  It was on HN early into its life, I recall seeing it posted here. I also recall being solidly impressed by the quality of the presentation for what it was and how it worked. The value proposition clicked immediately. I think they did a pretty good job of hooking people on the concept quickly (ultimately it's pay for results, which can be a potent offer when education is increasingly expensive).
• austenallred 9y ago
  Have been too busy building it. Started with 20 students, they performed remarkably well, started adding classes each month, got into YC and raised a large seed round, solved 2 or 3 other problems that hadn’t been solved before, and now we’re ready to open the gates to more people (our acceptance rate right now is right around 2%)
  • aidaman 9y ago
    Plus you sold the shit out of it. Like seriously, quality work.