From Course Hero to QuillBot: Andrew Grauer on Building the Alphabet of EdTech

Send us Fan MailAndrew Grauer is the co-founder and CEO of Learneo Inc., a leading productivity and learning platform that includes QuillBot, Course Hero, CliffsNotes, LitCharts, Scribbr, LanguageTool, and Symbolab. He also serves as CEO of QuillBot, an AI-powered writing and communications tool. Andrew launched Course Hero in 2006 while at Cornell University and has since grown Learneo into a global platform recognized as one of Inc.’s Best Led Companies.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:The journey from Course Hero to Learnio’s EdTech portfolioHow QuillBot is reshaping AI-powered writingThe ongoing tension between learning, doing, and integrityWhy “translation” is central to AI across text and mediaAndrew’s vision for the future of multimodal EdTech✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:27] Andrew Grauer shares the origins of Course Hero [00:07:47] Building Learnio’s family of EdTech brands[00:08:24] Why QuillBot stood out and was acquired in 2021[00:14:18] Bridging learning and doing through AI-powered writing [00:20:31] Lessons from two decades of integrity and plagiarism debates[00:26:18] The multimodal future of QuillBot beyond text[00:30:39] Translation as the core of AI’s power [00:37:43] How AI can help learners move seamlessly from learning to doing 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicSign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn!🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education. Tuck Advisors was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn't find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you're thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.