team
We combine German engineering excellence and Silicon Valley entrepreneurial spirit
Fritz Schmid
Co-Founder/Engineering Lead | MS CS, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
A dynamic engineer currently pursuing a master's degree from FAU, Germany, is a passionate technology enthusiast. He thrives on coding and product development, turning ideas into practical solutions. Fritz's tech prowess and dedication make him a rising star set to impact the industry.
Prof. Nitin Agarwal
Co-Founder/University Lead | Professor, PhD, San Jose State University
Nitin holds a Ph.D. in business administration earned from Texas Tech University and possesses a profound expertise in Ed-Tech Technology, as well as policies and procedures. With a remarkable tenure spanning over 16 years at SJSU, he exhibits a deep-seated passion for Ed-Tech.
Abhishek Chugg
Technical Engineering Support | MS CS, Carnegie Mellon University
A distinguished graduate with an MS in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, brings a wealth of experience to the table. With over a decade of experience at both Adobe and Google, Abhishek is leveraging his expertise to support and advance the FERPA product.
Prof. Dirk Holtbrügge
German Lead | Dean, International, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Dirk is the lead of Copal.ai's German operations and is renowned for his extensive contributions in the Ed-Tech field. He has authored over 15 books and published more than 80 research papers, solidifying his status as an Ed-Tech domain expert.
Gurmeet Naroola
Founder/Business Lead | EPGC – GSB Stanford, MSE from San Jose State University
A seasoned entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience at companies like Apple, Panasonic, SunPower, and Sanmina driving $100M+ in revenue growth. He is incredibly passionate about the Ed-Tech/AI domain and making a difference to the lives of Professors and students.
board of advisors
Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger
President, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, #1 Innovator University of Europe
Dr. Hornegger is a post doctorate from Stanford, doctorate from FAU, conducted research at MIT, worked as an executive from Siemens Medical, and held various academic roles. His expertise is at in Pattern Recognition.
