StudyStash delivers an
AI-powered web-app which promises to empower students through their GCSE’S,
A-Levels and at University. The business is founded by Computer Science finalists Ben Ward and Jonathan Graham.
Ben: StudyStash is the stress free, fun way to revise. We offer a better way to
prepare for exams, transforming traditional education into a personalised
experience through a user-friendly and seamless user interface across all
devices.
At university, I’m part of
the outreach team and I mentor mathematics, physics, biology and work with
disadvantaged/under-achieving students at Harborne Academy.
the outreach team and I mentor mathematics, physics, biology and work with
disadvantaged/under-achieving students at Harborne Academy.
I quickly realised the majority of students struggled with motivation,
organisation and having the right materials/tools to succeed at school. Being
from a technical background studying Computer Science Jonathan and I thought of tools
we could build that would be a unified solution to this major learning deficit
left after Covid-19.
organisation and having the right materials/tools to succeed at school. Being
from a technical background studying Computer Science Jonathan and I thought of tools
we could build that would be a unified solution to this major learning deficit
left after Covid-19.
StudyStash was created by Jonathan
and Ben whilst studying at University. We first came across the B-Enterprising
team as they offered funding for their ‘Ideas Fund‘. This immediately caught our attention and from then on, Bob and Kerry have been influential in our success. They’ve supported us financially, with
advice and so much more.
Running your own business
comes with some incredible aspects too. My personal favourite is running and
having the responsibility of looking after a team of 10. It’s great to see
everyone working together towards a common goal; to empower students to do well
in their exams.
The biggest takeaway from
creating StudyStash has been that you shouldn’t worry about your age. Being
young means people often try to take advantage and they don’t realise your full
potential.
At University, I’m part of
the outreach team and I mentor mathematics, physics, biology and work with
disadvantaged/under-achieving students at Harborne Academy. To date, we’ve generated a huge amount of market interest from Universities,
Schools, Trusts, Professional Service Firms, ACA examinations and Charities. We’ve
also built a fully functional web-app, hired 8 interns and had hundreds of
sign-ups.
the outreach team and I mentor mathematics, physics, biology and work with
disadvantaged/under-achieving students at Harborne Academy. To date, we’ve generated a huge amount of market interest from Universities,
Schools, Trusts, Professional Service Firms, ACA examinations and Charities. We’ve
also built a fully functional web-app, hired 8 interns and had hundreds of
sign-ups.
Furthering that, Nicola Gittins
and Ana Madan from B-Enterprising have given us a lot of their time and helped us get on the UoB Elevate Incubator program where we won a scholarship for StudyStash.
and Ana Madan from B-Enterprising have given us a lot of their time and helped us get on the UoB Elevate Incubator program where we won a scholarship for StudyStash.
StudyStash – Overview from StudyStash on Vimeo.
Jonathan and I both became
friends at UoB through Comp. Sci and are living together in the Jewellery
Quarter. One of the worst things is that sometimes we argue about how things
should work, but that’s also how we thrive. We’re not afraid of saying what we
think and that leads to the best solution.
friends at UoB through Comp. Sci and are living together in the Jewellery
Quarter. One of the worst things is that sometimes we argue about how things
should work, but that’s also how we thrive. We’re not afraid of saying what we
think and that leads to the best solution.
Another great feeling is
when we get a lot of market interest and people willing to help our journey
without expecting anything in return.
when we get a lot of market interest and people willing to help our journey
without expecting anything in return.
My advice for anyone thinking of starting up?
Just jump! What’s the worstthat’s going to happen. Releasing, setting deadlines and just doing it is the
best advice we can give to new start-ups.
Often younger entrepreneurs have the most motivation and can have the agility
of a new startup. They’re also technically able to produce products and
services which are so much stronger than full teams and people who tell you
that you can’t do it!
of a new startup. They’re also technically able to produce products and
services which are so much stronger than full teams and people who tell you
that you can’t do it!
StudyStash was first
created only 4 months ago. Since then, we’re in the process of securing 4 large
clients ranging from Universities, Charities, Trusts and Schools. We’ve had
market interest from all kinds of industries and have brought 8 other people on
the journey with us.
created only 4 months ago. Since then, we’re in the process of securing 4 large
clients ranging from Universities, Charities, Trusts and Schools. We’ve had
market interest from all kinds of industries and have brought 8 other people on
the journey with us.
Hitting 60,000+ social
media impressions, having a growing user base and growing a community,
StudyStash should be a perfect example of what two motivated students can
achieve in a short period of time. Please reach out to us if you would like to
hear our journey in person or would like to join our growing team.
media impressions, having a growing user base and growing a community,
StudyStash should be a perfect example of what two motivated students can
achieve in a short period of time. Please reach out to us if you would like to
hear our journey in person or would like to join our growing team.
If you are looking to get help for your own idea, please visit the B-Enterprising website for more information.
With thanks to Ben Ward and Jonathan Graham
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