Cory Borman is the co-founder and tech-savvy mind behind Swoon Learning. With a diverse background in software, design, and marketing, Cory has a proven track record of success in various industries. His experience spans from shipping over 200 educational products at Pearson Education to starting Communication Lab during the pandemic — a business working with children who are on the Autism spectrum. Cory's personal experience with ADD fuels his passion for creating effective learning solutions, especially for neurodivergent learners. His expertise in technology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) complements Carla's educational vision, making Swoon Learning a unique and impactful force in the tutoring landscape.

From hardware design engineering to educational leadership, Carla Bayot's journey has been defined by innovation and a passion for learning. As co-founder of Swoon Learning, she brings a wealth of experience to her role, including years as a math tutor, while successfully working on hardware products for leading tech and consumer electronics companies including Apple, NASA, XBox, and Anova. Her experience working remotely between the US and Asia honed her skills in online tutoring, utilizing virtual classrooms and file-sharing techniques to effectively engage students. This experience fostered her collaborative approach and ability to connect with students from various backgrounds. Carla's dedication to student success drives Swoon Learning's mission to provide personalized and engaging educational experiences that empower every learner.

During this episode, we discuss:

• What led Carla and Cory to starting Swoon Learning together
• How their software is a supplement, not a replacement
• The challenge of getting schools to accept and adopt new technology
• Why you need solid vendor relationships
• The hedgehog concept
• What’s become known as the “Zoom Generation”
• How Swoon Learning plans to grow in the next year
• Their process for implementing feedback and requests
• How to balance activities and academics

And more. Tune into this episode as we dive into all things learning!