Brainscape

Brainscape is an adaptive education platform that offers web and mobile solutions for creating, sharing, and studying AI-optimized smart flashcards.

Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company is led by CEO Andrew Cohen and serves over 11 million users worldwide. The platform leverages cognitive science principles to help users learn and retain information up to twice as fast as traditional methods. The core product is a flashcard application available on iOS, Android, and iPad, which synchronizes across devices. Key features include smart flashcards that utilize active recall, metacognition, and spaced repetition for effective learning. Users can create their own flashcards or access a library of pre-made decks for various subjects, including exam preparation and professional certifications. Brainscape also promotes social learning, allowing collaboration and content sharing among educators and learners. The platform caters to individual learners, educators, and corporate trainers, making it a versatile tool for study and training across different sectors.