Griti

Griti operated as a specialized online video tutorial platform within the educational software market, focusing on a peer-to-peer learning model for college students. Founded in 2013 by Stephen Broadbent and Juan Pablo Marzetti and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aimed to provide targeted academic support.

The core of Griti's service was a library of over 3,500 video tutorials created by high-achieving senior students. These videos were designed to be course-specific, offering content that was directly relevant to a student's curriculum, a significant differentiator from the more generic educational content available on the web. The platform covered a range of challenging subjects including Precalculus, Linear Algebra, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics for Life Science. The content was structured to deliver concept overviews, walk through example problem sets, and provide real practice exams, accessible on-demand from any device. This model intended to offer immediate and contextually appropriate help to students preparing for exams.

Griti's business model revolved around providing these educational resources to college students. The company secured a seed funding round of $100,000 on September 3, 2015, with Intel as an institutional investor. This investment was part of its participation in an accelerator/incubator program. Despite its initial funding and value proposition, the company ceased operations, with its status marked as "Out of Business" or "Deadpooled" as of October 31, 2022.

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