Interactive Learning Technology
Our SmartGames and interactive experiences use your content to maximize engagement and knowledge retention. They gather data for our Adaptive Learning Algorithms, which power personalized recommendations for learners.
Out-of-School Time Programs
Turning children’s out-of-school time into enriching experiences that tackle real-world problems through fun, team-based social impact projects.
Technology Innovation
Awards & Accolades
National Science Foundation
SmartyPal received two prestigious National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants totaling $1M.
2015 MongoDB Innovation Award in Education
SmartyPal was a winner alongside LinkedIn, Facebook, Expedia, Pebble Watch, and Gap Inc.
Reimagine Education Award for Innovative Interactivity Award
The award goes to companies that create the most innovative information technology tool to improve education.
2x Increase in Learning Outcomes
An independent research study showed that students who played SmartyPal’s vocabulary games learned twice as many vocabulary words as those that didn’t play the games!
Mom’s Best Award
This award, judged by real Mom’s, recognizes our interactive story platform as one of the best parenting products on the market.
2017 Family Choice Award
This award recognizes Our Space Adventure, a collaborative app, as one of 2017’s best products for all family members.
Our Leadership
Prasanna Krishnan
Founder, Product
Lakshmi Sudarsan
Co-Founder, Tech
Keith Gornish
Co-Founder, Advisor
Kartik Hosanagar, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Advisor
Brian Verdine, Ph.D.
Learning Science
Bruce Hack
Advisor
