### At Ello, we're on a mission: # To unlock the limitless potential within all children. ### Millions of children aren’t getting the individualized literacy support they need during the critical early elementary years to succeed as learners. 65% of 4th graders in the US are behind grade level in reading. 42% of 8th graders are considered functionally illiterate. ### To tackle this problem in a new way, Ello’s team is bringing together their expertise in AI, machine learning, education, business, and psychology. .webp).webp).webp) ### We created Ello, the first-ever AI reading coach that helps struggling readers with evidence-based instruction & motivation. ## Who We Are We’re a tight-knit team with deep experience in K-12 education, childhood development, and technology, who came together to support parents in creating the best learning environment for their child. Co-Founder, CEO Tom Sayer Read bio Co-Founder, CXO Dr. Elizabeth Adams Read bio Co-Founder, CTO Catalin Moreno Voss Read bio Advisor Terry Winograd Read bio Advisor Michael Auli Read bio Advisor Nick Haber Read bio Advisor Timothy Shanahan Read bio Advisor Vishwa Ranjan Read bio ## Our Investors ## Working at Ello ### Mission-Driven Everyone at Ello is dedicated to solving one of the most important issues facing the world today: ensuring all children learn to read, and in doing so helping maximize their potential. We are honored to do the work to achieve this mission, and each of us takes ownership of our part in achieving it. Our mission is our strongest recruiting tool. ### Impact & Delight Ensuring all children can read is critical to our world, and we pursue this mission with urgency. But learning can be and should be fun. We feel fortunate that our work can have the combined impact and delight that gives young readers the intrinsic motivation and skills to become lifelong learners. ### A Culture of Care Once you’re part of Ello, you’re part of a small, caring team that actively empowers one another, communicates with honesty grounded in empathy, and values our relationships. Our mission necessitates that our team represents various backgrounds. We want team members to bring their whole selves to Ello, and to feel valued in doing so. ## Join us in maximizing every child’s potential!