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Did Kamyar Hosseini co-found Penseum?
Yes. The Tech Surf Podcast's episode page, dated November 28, 2023, says host Raymond Klutse "interviewed entrepreneurs Samit Khalsa and Kamyar Hosseini, whose friendship led them to found edtech startup Penseum."
What is his role at Penseum today?
Chief executive. Penseum's about page, checked September 23, 2026, carries a 2026 copyright line and a closing note signed "Kamyar, CEO". The Gauntlet, the University of Calgary student newspaper, also identified him as "Penseum CEO Kamyar Hosseini" in its September 25, 2023 article.
How does he describe the way Penseum works?
The Gauntlet reported on September 25, 2023 that Hosseini described study techniques built into the app, including spaced repetition, interleaving, retrieval and elaboration. He told the paper: "We have a cognitive psychologist on the team and advisors that help us tailor this platform to the actual needs and study methods that help students." The article also says Penseum generates material from what a student uploads rather than from the internet.
How many people use Penseum?
Penseum's about page, checked September 23, 2026, describes a "Community of 200,000+ Students and Educators". When The Gauntlet covered the launch on September 25, 2023, it reported that 240 users had registered in two weeks.