What is it?
An AI-powered educational platform making Math, English, and Science more engaging and playful for children in Bangladesh.
The problem
Bangladesh has a large student population where many learners do not receive enough individual attention. Traditional studying often feels disconnected from how children naturally engage with technology.
The idea
Build an interactive learning experience that uses Generative AI to provide personalized educational support — making education feel like play rather than obligation.
My role
As a two-person startup, I lead the technical side: system architecture, backend development, GenAI integrations, mobile infrastructure, cloud deployment, and production releases.
How it works
Shikhi AI delivers interactive lessons across Math, English, and Science through mobile apps, using AI to adapt content and provide personalized learning experiences for preteen learners.
Key decisions
- — Mobile-first approach for accessibility in Bangladesh
- — Focus on three core subjects before expanding
- — Production architecture from day one — not a prototype
- — Iterative releases based on real user feedback
What I learned
- — Technology alone is not enough — understanding users is equally important
- — Distribution and user acquisition matter as much as engineering
- — AI products need to solve a clear problem, not just use AI for novelty
- — Building production software requires thinking about reliability and scalability from the start