Co-founder & CTO at StudyStash
Jonathan Graham is the CTO and co-founder of StudyStash, an AI-powered adaptive learning platform acquired by Kortext in 2026. Used by tens of thousands of students across three continents, including LSU, Loughborough University, Cal State (CSU) and the California Community Colleges system.
He studied Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, where StudyStash began.
Co-founded and scaled StudyStash from a university project to 160+ institutions in less than 14 months. Acquired by Kortext in 2026.
Raised almost US$1m from nine angels and partnered with EAB and Jisc. Enterprise-ready and ISO 27001 certified within three months of incorporation.
Embedded in university teaching systems to help reduce course failure and withdrawal. An EWU pilot found an 81% lower DFW rate among engaged students than non-users.
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