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Tutor Universe founders join Silicon Valley program, develop mobile app
When Hung Tran and Thomas Hornbeck were attending the University of Iowa, the pair happened upon a problem: There were more students looking for tutoring help than tutors available to assist them …
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Tutor Universe launches successful version 2.0, logs more than 20K users
The first day of autumn is just around the corner and Tutor Universe is wasting no time staying on top of the back-to-school season. With the new semester comes big things for the Iowa City-based startup: the launch of Tutor Universe version 2.0, documenting more than 20,000 active users and …
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Iowa City startup Tutor Universe raises $300k, surpasses 6,000 users
Just because the spring semester is coming to an end doesn’t mean that Iowa City-based startup Tutor Universe is heading out on summer vacation. On the contrary, co-founder and CEO Michael Morrison says the company is busier than ever. The team of 12 just completed a $300,000 round of funding from angel investors. The Tutor…
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Tutor Universe aims to connect tutors, pupils via virtual study hall
Imagine having the ability for your tutor to proofread an essay at 2 a.m. the night before it’s due, or being able to ask a last-minute question moments before a big exam. One of Iowa City’s newest startups, Tutor Universe, aims to allow students to do exactly that. …