Joticle, Inc.

Joticle, Inc. operates in the educational software industry, offering a social learning platform designed to centralize research and learning for a diverse user base that includes educators, students, experts, and hobbyists. Founded in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company was established in 2017 by Scott Wilson and Jeff Stoll. The idea for Joticle originated from Wilson's frustration with using conventional search engines for in-depth topic research while learning a new programming language. This personal pain point, combined with Stoll's insights, led to the creation of a platform aimed at providing a more focused and productive learning environment.

The core of Joticle's offering is the "Learning Pod," a feature that organizes topic-specific content, including videos, articles, and image stories, contributed by expert users. This structure is intended to create a distraction-free space, distinct from the broad nature of search engines and forums. The platform facilitates microlearning through these bite-sized lessons, allowing users to learn at their own pace across a wide array of subjects. By 2021, the platform provided access to over 3,500 topics. Joticle is positioning itself as a community-driven platform for alternative education, working with elementary and middle school teachers to address shortcomings in existing ed-tech tools.

Financially, Joticle has secured funding through various means, including an Angel round and an accelerator/incubator deal. As of June 2021, the company had raised $740K. It has actively sought to build its user base through initiatives like a rewards program for early adopters, offering them lifetime-free access and other benefits. The company is also exploring community-based funding, gauging investor interest through a Wefunder campaign under Regulation Crowdfunding. Looking forward, Joticle plans to enhance its web and mobile platforms and is developing a STEAM education engine that integrates its proprietary CMS/LMS with AI to deliver content in new ways.

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