AI doesn't need to be perfect to be useful. In this episode, Mary talks with Sid Abhinav and Behrang Mohajer about building educational tools that use AI not as a replacement for teachers, but as a support system. When used in the right context—with humans in the loop—imperfection becomes a learning opportunity, not a liability.

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Sid Abhinav, Founder, AskLeap. Managing Partner, MoonChuck

Sid is a physicist turned machine learning engineer . He earned his Ph.D. in Physics in 2019 before pivoting from academia to industry , driven by a passion for applying tech to education. He's now the founder of AskLeap, and he's on a mission to personalize education at scale using AI.

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Behrang Mohajer, Founder, LabOnWeb. PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto

Behrang is an engineer, educator, and entrepreneur with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering . He co-founded LabOnWeb and serves as its COO. Behrang has spent years as a teaching assistant and lecturer, so he's seen firsthand how students struggle with abstract concepts. LabOnWeb was born from his drive to bridge technology and education – it develops AI-driven science simulations that make learning interactive. LabOnWeb LabOnWeb - LinkedIn