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Subject
Digital learning platform
- 101-200 employees
- B2C
- Education
- Tutoring
- Learning
- SaaS
- Los Angeles, CA
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Company mission
To ensure anyone has access to any opportunity by delivering a frictionless educational platform which empowers learners, educators, and administrators.
Our take
Coined the Netflix of high school education, Subject.com delivers quality education to anyone who wants it. Offering over 60 core, AP and elective courses, the accredited platform provides affordable teaching to people regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.
Both founders, of Latino descent, were educated in the America public sector and eventually studied at top universities. They recognise that not everyone with their background gained access to this privilege and so are committed to sending the elevator back down. Their efforts have come when it's been most needed. Subject is currently bridging the gap created by disrupted schooling due to the pandemic with its services that empower users.
The company continues to evolve, recently rebranding from HiEmile.com to Subject.com, a domain that welcomes better trust in the service and its ability to deliver quality educational content. Its backers include Kleiner Perkins, which has previously invested in Duolingo and Coursera, marking a confidence in Subject and the potential for it to grow alike these thriving brands.
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Company values
- In-person culture - building great products together as a team
- Team not Family - Like a team, versatility is prioritized, not letting teammates down, relentless work ethic, and the ability to get the job done. Unlike a family, love is not unconditional, and the low performers will not be kept around
- Speed - We value speed above all else. It's okay to make mistakes by prioritizing speed. Speed of iteration beats quality of iteration. Always prioritize integrity
- No Job is Beneath You - No matter if you are in the C-Suite or an intern, every job that pushes the company forward is a worthwhile task. Embrace every task as a chance to add value
- Education Obsessed - An obsession with providing students, educators, and administrators with the best learning experience possible. Learning success is the mission of this company. Prioritize user experience always
- Airport Test - Would you genuinely love spending 8 hours alone with this person? It is important to enjoy each other as human beings, and provide a safe space to make mistakes, take risks, and build an iconic company together
- Be a Gritty Optimist - Have a get things done attitude, always find the positive in every negative. It is necessary to have an emphatic belief in the Founders and the mission in order to accomplish the impossible. Blame yourself for mistakes rather than blaming others, encourage one another to take risks and be solution oriented
- Leave a Better World than You Found - A product is being built to impact at mass scale, with the intent of impacting millions of learners around the world. A task isn't complete if it's not maintainable, well-documented and scalable
- Well-Being - Your physical and mental health, as well as your family, come first above all else. Life is more important than the company.
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2022
$29.4m
SERIES A
May 2021
$5.3m
SEED
Total funding: $34.7m
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Leadership
Felix Ruano
(President)Previously served as CEO for Vault Prep. Has worked as a Private Equity Analyst for BayBoston, a Summer Business Analyst for McKinsey & Company, a Business Development Associate for Grata and a Business Analyst for McKinsey & Company.
Michael Vilardo
(CEO)Previously co-founded and served as CEO for Cliq, HomeTech LLC and NomΛd, which was acquired by WISH STR Enterprises. Spent 3 years at Uber in Sales and then as Manager of Launch Strategy and Operations.