Venture: Edexia is an assessment and grading platform that uses AI to help educators conduct assessments across a variety of grades and subjects. A hallmark of the platform is the way in which it allows Educators to train the tool to match their own marking styles to ensure consistency and pedagogical alignment. It also integrates well with other tools, including major LMS platforms like Google Classroom, which helps educators maintain their existing processes and teaching plans without disruption. Edexia also provides insights and analytics so teachers and admins can monitor usage and student learning. Robust teacher supports, a user-friendly interface, and a solid approach to data privacy and security make Edexia an impressive venture in the Edtech industry.
Team: The only other member of the Edexia team that could be identified is a COO, Kyel Steensma, with a rather impressive background of his own in Green Energy, Chemical Engineering, and an educational startup of his own called Jungle. It appears the Edexia team is currently “small but mighty”, which is a wise course of action given how vital it is for young startups to maintain low operating costs.
Bio: Daniel Gibbon co-founded Edexia with Nathan Wang in 2023 in an effort to create a tool that would empower teachers to assess learning more efficiently and effectively. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering with a perfect GPA and, impressively, also secured provisional entry to the Doctor of Medicine program the University of Queensland. Prior to launching Edexia, he also launched another venture, 99 Plus Tutoring, in his native Australia and built it into a successful and profitable business in just 18 months while completing his degree at the University of Queensland. His and his co-founders decision to pivot from their tutoring business to the more ambitious and innovative Assessment space was an outgrowth of their desire to “have a positive impact on the education system.” They recently accepted a $500,000 investment from Y Combinator, turning down other more lucrative offers from Australian venture capital firms, in order to scale up their business beyond the dozen or so Australian school districts that represent their current customer base.
Reflection: After reading a number of pieces written about or by Daniel Gibbon it is abundantly clear that he is passionate about tackling persistent and systemic challenges in education. His two ventures are excellent examples of how an intelligent use of technology paired with a solid grasp of the pain points educators experience on a regular basis can lead to the creation exceptionally useful and successful tools for teaching and learning. Daniel’s rare combination of intelligence, determination, and vision have allowed him to make a real difference in a relatively short span of time. Given the rapid ascent of Edexia and Y Combinator’s impressive track record of churning out wildly successful startups, it would appear that he is only at the beginning of a long and impressive series of ventures and innovations in the Edtech industry.
I personally admire his ability to focus on a specific problem and tackle it head on. In an industry where every tool is trying to be everything for everyone and AI is being integrated into every possible layer of functionality, Daniel and his team have carved out a unique and compelling value prop while using AI judiciously. Their obvious appreciation for the central role of a human educator is also very refreshing. Should I ever launch a venture of my own, I hope I can emulate the vision, determination, and discipline of the Edexia team.
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Daniel Gibbon’s LinkedIn Profile
Hi Ken!
Daniel’s approach to entrepreneurship, focusing on problem-solving, data-driven insights, and long-term impact is something I want to emulate. Although I have many ambitions, I am easily effected by societal expectations and feedback from people around me. I am inspired by his ability to stay focused on a core problem and build a refined solution rather than chasing trends or trying to please every user. The thoughtful use of AI and emphasis on teacher autonomy in Edexia also reminds me of the importance of prioritizing human experience even when integrating cutting-edge technology. There is a lot of B2C EdTech solutions, but I found his take on an assessment and grading platform quite unique, but very powerful, impactful, and scalable.
As I think about my own future in the tech industry, I’ll certainly take a page from Daniel’s book: to build purpose-driven, scalable products, while remaining agile, data-informed, and committed to the needs of users. The future of education needs more entrepreneurs like Daniel—those who are intelligent, visionary, and above all, empowered by a desire to improve the system.
What stands out about Daniel Gibbon is his clear, consistent focus on building tools that actually serve the day-to-day realities of educators, rather than abstracting or replacing them. Edexia’s ability to adapt to individual grading styles is a remarkably thoughtful feature, it recognizes the art of assessment that many AI-based platforms overlook. His humility and human-centered design ethos are rare in the fast-moving AI space, where it’s easy to get lost in hype rather than utility.
Daniel’s work shows an understanding that technology should amplify educators, not replace them. For any aspiring founder looking to solve real problems, Daniel is a role model worth studying.
Rating: 5/5