Teachly

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Tokunbo Adekanla

Tokunbo Adekanla

Founder

Dr. Tokunbo Adekanla is a seasoned Medical Doctor and the visionary founder of Teachly.

Victor Olayemi

Victor Olayemi

Co-Founder

B.Tech graduate and entrepreneur with expertise in full-stack web development.


Team

Tabitha Shalom Komolafe

Tabitha Shalom Komolafe

Social Media Manager

A highly versatile individual with a wealth of experience gained in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, graphic design, Video Editing, Photography, Human Relations, Human Management, Copy/Content Writing and Editing.

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Idea

Imagine a world where every student effortlessly grasps even the trickiest concepts after school, and talented individuals can easily share their knowledge and earn on their terms. That's the world Teachly is building. We connect students who are struggling with after-school learning to knowledgeable and engaging tutors who perfectly match their unique needs and budgets. No more searching endlessly or breaking the bank for quality support that leads to exam success. At the same time, we empower skilled individuals by providing an efficient platform to share their expertise and earn supplementary income, directly impacting their financial well-being and their ability to care for their families.
At Teachly, we're bridging the gap, fostering understanding for students, and creating opportunities for educators using innovative technology as we redefine the future of education.


Challenge

Today, students find it difficult to understand key subject concepts after school hours and struggle to find knowledgeable and engaging tutors that fit their specific needs and budget due to lack of connectivity with the tutors leading to failure in their major examinations. Moreover, skilled individuals lack efficient platforms to share their expertise and earn supplementary income through teaching and sharing of their knowledge making them struggle with earning problems and unable to care for their family needs.


Solution

Our AI-powered platform that connects eager learners with a diverse network of knowledgeable tutors and allows earning of extra income is like a one-stop shop marketplace that connects tutors to learners and rewards learning by expanding internet connectivity to remote areas, developing global classroom collaboration, creating location-based learning, and expanding knowledge through data collection for research projects.


Story

I vividly remember when I was in the second year of medical school struggling to grasp complex concepts in biochemistry and feeling frustrated by the limited resources available. I spent countless hours searching for someone who could explain some concepts in a way that truly clicked, often feeling like I was navigating a maze on my own. Nevertheless, I was able to survive the tension through extra effort and time which could have been reduced if I’d seen a good tutor. Moreover, after school, I have tremendous knowledge skills to share with other students which is the same story for my incredibly knowledgeable peers who could have been fantastic tutors but lacked a platform to connect with students who needed their help. It struck me as a missed opportunity – both for the learners seeking guidance and for those with expertise looking to earn.
This experience ignited a passion to create a more accessible, efficient, and mutually beneficial ecosystem for learning. I envisioned a platform where eager learners could easily connect with knowledgeable tutors, breaking down geographical barriers and offering flexible learning opportunities. Simultaneously, I saw the potential to empower individuals with valuable skills to earn extra income by sharing their expertise.
Teaching is the realization of that vision. We are building a dynamic marketplace that connects knowledgeable tutors with eager learners allowing earning extra income by redefining the future of education using innovative technology. We believe this model not only enhances the learning experience but also creates meaningful economic opportunities.