Mathos AI

The story of Mathos AI began with three visionaries whose complementary strengths would reshape mathematical education. Tianwei Yue, admitted to a top Chinese university at age 14 for her mathematical prowess, went on to study Artificial Intelligence at Carnegie Mellon University. Qi Lyu, with his distinguished mathematics competition achievements and deep expertise in AI engineering, brought technical innovation to the team, while Yanjia Guo contributed valuable insights from his experience at a leading edtech company, where he had observed firsthand the gap between educational products and student needs.

Back when they were in school, they noticed a recurring theme among their peers: even the brightest students struggled with the complexities of solving math problems. It wasn’t just about finding answers—it was about truly understanding the process, a critical element that was often missing..

"We saw friends frustrated because they didn't have the right tools to guide them," recalls Yue, now the CEO of Mathos AI.

This shared observation drove their mission to revolutionize math education as ChatGPT began transforming how people access and digest information.

Thus, Mathos AI was born.

From Passion to Product

"We didn't want to stop at providing solutions," says Guo, the Chief Growth Officer. "We wanted to guide students, teach them, and ensure they felt confident tackling problems on their own." This vision materialized in their flagship product: a multimodal personalized AI math tutor that transcends traditional learning boundaries. Their application offers seamless integration of multiple learning modes - students can Circle & Ask, Draw, Scratch, and Talk, all within a single interface, creating an experience akin to having a patient, ever-present math teacher.

The team developed a sophisticated RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system that aligns with established curricula, offering responses that are both accurate and educationally sound. The team’s commitment to enhancing the learning experience didn’t stop there. They incorporated interactive features into the app, enabling students to edit formulas, explore alternative approaches, and ask follow-up questions. It was like having a tutor in your pocket, one that adjusted to each student’s needs and learning pace.

We’re not just building a product; we’re building a movement. A movement to transform how math is taught, learned, and loved

Their technical excellence has yielded impressive results: their model shows 15% accuracy improvement over ChatGPT on high school and college-level math problems. Within their first year, they reached 1 million monthly active users through organic growth.

A Growing Impact
When Mathos AI launched its platform, the response was immediate and overwhelming. High school and college students quickly embraced the app’s intuitive features.

One student shared how the app’s screenshot function had saved them hours on advanced calculus homework, while others praised its ability to break down even the most daunting equations into manageable steps. With over 1,000,000 active users using it every month, Mathos AI was clearly filling a significant void in the educational landscape.

But the team’s ambitions didn’t stop at individual users. They envisioned a future where their technology could be integrated into classrooms, partnering with schools to make math education universally accessible.

“Our goal is to create an environment where every student, regardless of their background, can enjoy and excel in math,” says Lyu, the Chief Technology Officer.

The Personal Touch Behind the Technology

Unlike traditional educational tools, which often feel impersonal, Mathos AI fosters a sense of partnership with its learners. Students aren’t just solving problems—they’re gaining confidence and building skills that will serve them throughout their lives.

Looking ahead, Mathos AI has big plans. Over the next two years, the company aims to sustain rapid growth, which already exceeds 30% month-over-month. This growth will fuel the development of even more advanced features, including enhanced AI tutoring on tablets, deeper integrations with school curriculums, and insights dashboard for parents per request.

But growth isn’t the company’s only goal.

“We’re not just building a product; we’re building a movement,” says Yue. “A movement to transform how math is taught, learned, and loved.”