The Story Behind Ed.ai
AI in service of teaching and teachers, not the other way around.
Born from a simple observation
In 2024, one reality stood out: despite new tech, teachers still spend hours every week grading.
Time that could be used to support students, personalize learning, and share the joy of understanding.
AI is changing every industry. But in schools, the day is packed and nothing gets easier.
Teachers face persistent obstacles—large class sizes, paperwork, pressure to differentiate—while trying to meet each learner where they are.
That gap between intention and time is exactly where Ed.ai steps in.
We don’t replace teacher judgment. We help you move faster with confidence—so you can coach, give feedback, and push learning forward.
Founders
Three complementary backgrounds, one mission: re-invent classroom workflows with AI—keeping teachers at the center of change.
Jonathan Banon
CEO & Co-Founder
Entrepreneur and former textbook founder. Led a 70-person EdTech acquired by Hachette; now building teacher-centric AI.
- →Focus: Product vision, school partnerships, teacher workflows
- →Why Ed.ai: Put time back in teachers’ hands—at scale
CĂ©dric Bignon
CTO & Co-Founder
Former Microsoft Principal Engineer. Built large-scale, reliable AI systems used by millions.
- →Focus: Secure infrastructure, model performance, reliability
- →Why Ed.ai: Bring enterprise-grade AI quality to the classroom
Help teachers stay focused on what truly moves learning.
Every student deserves personalized support.
Every teacher deserves time to teach.
Ed.ai doesn’t attempt to replace the human connection at the heart of teaching—it amplifies it.
By automating repetitive tasks, we restore what matters most: time and energy to guide, inspire, and help every student grow.
What guides us every day
Teachers at the center
We build with and for educators. AI assists; teachers decide.
Real classroom impact
Faster feedback, clearer insights, better learning time—measurable wins.
Privacy & trust
FERPA-aware workflows, secure by default, transparent by design.
Let’s Move Education Forward, Together
Join a growing community of educators exploring faster ways to assess and support students with Ed.ai.