EduSuite

EduSuite Inc. is a Philippine-based technology firm established in 2017 that provides an AI-powered school management system for educational institutions, ranging from K-12 to universities. The company was co-founded by Niel Dagondon, who serves as President and CEO, and Calen Legaspi, the CTO. Dagondon is a serial entrepreneur, notably founding Anino Games, the first game development studio in the Philippines, and also co-founding CIIT Philippines, a digital arts and technology college. Legaspi is the co-founder and CEO of Orange and Bronze Software Labs, a technology consulting firm. The idea for EduSuite originated from the founders' firsthand observations of the extensive administrative workload and inefficiencies in school management, which often relied on manual or outdated processes.

The company's business-to-business (B2B) model targets educational institutions, offering a cloud-hosted, web-based software suite. Revenue is generated through a variable cost model, where schools pay based on the number of registered students. EduSuite's platform is designed to streamline and automate the backend operations of schools. The system uses artificial intelligence and smart algorithms to analyze school data, providing tools for online enrollment, admissions management, and financial processing. One of its key features is the ability to forecast demand for subjects, allowing schools to optimize the number of classes and faculty needed, thereby improving resource allocation. The platform also includes an automated class scheduling maker that resolves conflicts between student, faculty, and room availability.

EduSuite offers tailored products for different educational levels: 'K12' for basic education, 'Uni' for higher education, and 'Admissions' to manage applications. For students and parents, the system facilitates online enlistment, enrollment, and payments. For administrators and faculty, it provides tools for student information systems, records management, grading, and curriculum management. Additional features include intelligent student advising, which recommends subjects to help students graduate on time, a parent/student portal, and cafeteria and library management modules. The company emphasizes data privacy and security, with data stored securely on the cloud, removing the need for schools to invest in their own server hardware. EduSuite has received funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and angel investors from the Manila Angel Investors Network (MAIN), as well as from some of its client schools.

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