Emerson MalcaClassKit for a more delightful learning experienceClassKit, just released last week, provides edtech products a way to fully integrate their content and available assignments into Apple’s…Jun 7, 2018Jun 7, 2018
Emerson MalcaStudyRoom: Part 1 — From idea, to pivot, to throwing away our codeWe’re writing these series of posts for many reasons. Finally committing our story to paper is a learning experience for us. Hopefully…Sep 7, 2017Sep 7, 2017
Emerson MalcaMy Founder depressionI’ve been working on StudyRoom for the past 4 years. Just like any other startup, we’ve had our roller coaster ride with days when you’re…Dec 13, 2016Dec 13, 2016
Emerson MalcaUnhooked student: The anti social network effect of college seasonalityWhen we started StudyRoom the idea came down to provide the best community-curated academic resources to college students, because lack of…May 10, 2016May 10, 2016
Emerson MalcaThe immigrant founderI signed up to talk today at the FWD.us Startup Visa event to share my story so far as an immigrant founder. It seemed like a very easy…Dec 3, 20155Dec 3, 20155
Emerson MalcaFounder’s deathly silenceI say it over and over again, founders lie 50% of the time when you ask them how they are doing. “I’m doing great. How about you?” It’s a…Oct 21, 2015Oct 21, 2015
Emerson MalcainBe YourselfThe entrepreneur’s financial sacrifice“After raising money for your startup you no longer have personal financial problems, right?” — a young future entrepreneur from the…Sep 21, 2015Sep 21, 2015
Emerson MalcaDoing the impossible, part 4You’ve probably read or experienced the roller coaster if you’ve ever been at an startup. It’s real. It’s exciting. It’s painful. All at…Sep 16, 2015Sep 16, 2015