Investor Information

Chemistry AI Tutor Built by a Chemistry PhD

Generic AI models hallucinate stoichiometry. ChemWhiz doesn't.

AI tutoring based on proven teaching methodology. 197 learning objectives. Step-by-step problem solving. Zero hallucinations.

Why Existing AI Tutors Fail at Chemistry

Generic LLMs Hallucinate Chemistry

Off-the-shelf AI models generate plausible-sounding chemistry that's scientifically wrong:

  • Wrong stoichiometric calculations
  • Impossible chemical reactions
  • Incorrect equation balancing
  • Missing chemistry concepts

H2 + O2 → H2O2

Some LLMs suggest this produces hydrogen peroxide instead of water.

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Answers Without Teaching

Generic AI gives final answers but doesn't teach the underlying reasoning or problem-solving process:

  • No step-by-step reasoning
  • Missing the "why" behind each step
  • No pedagogical scaffolding
  • Can't adapt to student level

The Gap:

Surface-level task competency masks deeper pedagogical inadequacies. Students get answers, but don't learn to think.

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Built by Devs, Not Chemists

Most AI tutors are technically sophisticated but scientifically shallow:

  • No domain expertise (chemistry degree)
  • No teaching experience
  • No proven methodology
  • Generic prompting, not fine-tuning
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Chemistry Notation Challenges

Chemistry requires specialized symbolism:

H2SO4 - Sulfuric acid

Fe3+ - Iron(III) ion

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

How ChemWhiz Is Different

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Built by a Chemistry PhD

PhD in Inorganic Chemistry (Georgetown, 1997-2001). 12+ years teaching chemistry (grad school, postdoc, Eastern Kentucky University).

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Proven Teaching Methodology

Based on published 500-page workbook (2010) with 197 learning objectives. Methodology published in Journal of Chemical Education.

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Technical Execution

15 years senior dev experience. CodeCrank.ai founder (5 live demos, 100/100 PageSpeed). Rare combo: Chemistry PhD + senior dev.

What Makes ChemWhiz Unique

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Step-by-Step Problem Solving

Not just final answers. ChemWhiz walks through each step with detailed explanations, showing the "why" behind every move. Students learn to think like chemists.

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Structured Scaffolding

Complex problems broken into manageable steps using template tables and visual scaffolding. Same methodology that reduced failure rates by 25-50% in college classes.

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Chemistry-Specific Fine-Tuning

Not generic GPT-4. Fine-tuned on 197 chemistry learning objectives from proven workbook. Trained on real tutoring data. Zero hallucinations on stoichiometry.

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Perfect Chemistry Notation

Proper rendering of chemical formulas, equations, and reactions. Students see chemistry the way it should look.

H2SO4 + 2NaOH → Na2SO4 + 2H2O

Cr2O72− + 14H+ + 6e → 2Cr3+ + 7H2O

The Structured Scaffolding Approach

ChemWhiz is based on a proven teaching methodology that reduced failure rates by 25-50% and improved test scores by up to 20%. Published in the Journal of Chemical Education.

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Self-Study Questions

Activate prior knowledge

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Worked Examples

Detailed step-by-step reasoning

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Template Tables

Visual scaffolding for complex problems

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Practice Worksheets

Apply concepts with increasing complexity

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Self-Assessment

Metacognitive reflection

Proven Results

25-50%

Drop in failure rate

20%

Improvement on standardized tests

197

Learning objectives covered

"The workbook was the bomb. It made the course a breeze. I honestly believe that this book is responsible for my relative success this semester."

— Student testimonial, General Chemistry (2010)

Vision: Beyond Tutoring

ChemWhiz starts with AI tutoring, but the long-term vision is to transform chemistry education at scale.

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Phase 1: Seed Stage

AI Tutoring

Individual students purchase credit packs ($4-$40) for on-demand tutoring.

  • Target: 300K+ AP Chemistry students/year
  • Step-by-step problem solving
  • Chemistry notation support
  • Fine-tuned on 197 learning objectives
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Phase 2: Series A

Response Assessment

2-way interaction: Not just tutoring, but grading student answers.

  • Parse chemistry input (formulas, equations)
  • Validate stoichiometry and calculations
  • Provide targeted pedagogical feedback
  • Opens B2B school market

Key Differentiator: Generic AI can't grade chemistry reliably. ChemWhiz will.

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Phase 3: Series A+

School Integration

Replace homework and exam systems with AI-powered curriculum.

  • School adoption at scale
  • Curriculum integration
  • Sales and support teams
  • Natural expansion from proven foundation

Market Size: 300K+ AP Chemistry students per year (U.S. only)

Expansion opportunities: SAT, ACT, college chemistry, professional certifications, international markets.

Early Traction

28

Organic search sessions

25.9%

Click-through rate

0

Marketing spend

Pre-launch traction from organic Google search. No marketing, no ads, no social media. Validates demand for chemistry-specific learning tools.

About the Founder

Dr. Daniel Tofan

Rare combination of chemistry expertise, teaching experience, and senior-level technical execution capability.

🎓 Chemistry Expertise

  • PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Georgetown University (1997-2001)
  • Research focus: Transition metal complexes, solution kinetics
  • Deep understanding of chemistry pedagogy and concepts

📚 Teaching Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University (2004-2010)
  • Taught General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
  • Published 500-page chemistry workbook (2010)
  • Methodology published in Journal of Chemical Education
  • Proven results: 25-50% drop in failure rate

💻 Technical Execution

  • 15 years senior software development experience
  • Founder of CodeCrank.ai (SaaS MVP development)
  • 5 live demo applications, all with 98-100/100 PageSpeed scores
  • Vue 3, Nuxt, AI integrations, modern web development

Why This Combination Matters

Most AI tutors are built by devs without chemistry expertise (technically good, scientifically shallow)

OR by chemists without dev expertise (scientifically accurate, technically mediocre)

ChemWhiz has both: Chemistry PhD + teaching + 15 years senior dev.

Get in Touch

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contact@chemwhiz.com