EdVisto

2007/Idea Born

Idea born about potential of mobile video in education, after inspiring visit at Stanford University at a time when YouTube was becoming popular.

2008/Prototype Created

EdVisto prototype ”MoViE - Mobile Video Experience” created as research platform to study how people create stories, share and learn with mobile social media.

2012-2013/Prototype in Ecosystem

Prototype used to advance top-notch research about new ecosystems of learning, emphasizing Boundless Learning and Digital Storytelling.

2014/Prototype Research Published

The books ”The Boundless Classroom” and ”Finnish Innovations and Technologies in School” published with case studies showing that video storytelling with the EdVisto prototype increases motivation and student engagement significantly.

Oct. 2014/Commercialization Project

Commercialization project initiated and present CEO hired to validate the commercial viability of the ”EdVisto” concept.

Feb. 2015/Proof of Concept

Proof of concept validated for a commercial product. Prototype user interface and functionality rejected in favor of a completely new user interface design.

May 2015/Early Mockup Validated

First design mockups for new user interface validated. Initial test users on board for commercial pilot trials.

June 2015/Operative Team Formed

CEO selected to lead the founding of the company in partnership with a handpicked team, after successfully pitching for an initial capital loan from the Helsinki University Funds.

Operative Team

Aug. 2015/Demo Mockup Completed

First version of the new platform designed and ready for commercial problem/solution validation through teacher interviews.

Sep. 2015/Validation

Problem/Solution fit and product usability validated

Oct. 2015/Value Proposition Defined

Better Learning through Collaborative Video Storytelling that inspires creativity, co-creation and global collaboration.

Nov. 2015/Testing Community on Board

Pilot testing community built with a continuously advancing demo product, developed in alignment with pilot community feedback.

Dec. 2015/1st Tekes Grant Secured

Jan. 2016/MVP Release, Private Launch

Private launch to pilot schools and early beta testers.

Feb. 2016/xEdu Accelerator Program

Accepted to Finland's first and only Accelerator for Education Technology Businesses with unique opportunities for coaching and international exposure.

First external investment secured by xEdu

First Angel Round Opened

First angel round opened. To be matched by a second Tekes grant.

Mar. 2016/MVP Iterations. First Angel Investor on board

Continuous customer development and development iterations of key features.

Apr. 2016/Version 1.0 Released

Rollout of first validated version in Scandinavia and selected international markets.

June2016/Graduation from xEdu

Scaling and internationalization initiated.