There's something powerful about witnessing a room full of students deeply engaged—hands raised, voices ready—not because they have to participate, but because they want to. These are the moments that remind me why I started building AI tools for education.
I've built a lot of tech. But what I'm building now—alongside the incredible team at Navigator Schools—feels fundamentally different. It's not just about solving logistical problems or streamlining systems. It's about creating space for human moments.
At Navigator, we're not just implementing tools—we're designing systems grounded in empathy. We're listening to teachers who carry more than their share. We're watching how students light up when they're seen and supported. And we're asking: How can AI help us protect and amplify those moments, not automate them away?
The answer isn't more dashboards. It's smarter systems that stay quiet in the background while educators and learners connect in the foreground.
That's why the work we're doing focuses on real pain points:
Quick-launch tools that save time, not add clicks
AI that helps identify student needs without replacing professional judgment
Systems that scale care, not just compliance
We're not building edtech. We're building digital tools that honor the most human parts of education.
If it doesn't help us be more present, more compassionate, and more creative—it's not the right kind of tech.
Let's build something better—together.
— Dan