How Germany can better support young entrepreneurs DW 07/16/2025
Briefly

Knowunity was founded by German entrepreneur Benedict Kurz at age 17, aiming to revolutionize student knowledge acquisition through peer support and engagement. The platform allows proficient students to act as 'knowers' and create influencer profiles for their peers. It incorporates quizzes, index cards, and mock exams to enhance learning experiences. The app is personalized for students rather than educators. With over 20 million users in 17 countries, Knowunity seeks to expand into the US and Asia, fueled by significant funding and shifts in the education sector due to the pandemic and AI advancements.
Studying was found to be impersonal and boring, prompting the founding of Knowunity in 2019 to change how students acquire knowledge through a peer-to-peer approach.
Knowunity's innovative platform allows students, known as 'knowers', to explain material to their peers, enhancing learning through personalized study experiences.
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