StudySoup explained

StudySoup is a digital learning marketplace that provides the purchase and sale of academic content, such as course notes, study guides, and tutoring services.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Background

Sieva Kozinsky, an environmental studies graduate from UC Santa Barbara, got the idea for the company while he was a student, after finding it difficult to take notes fast enough to keep up with lectures. Kozinsky, along with Jeff Silverman, started StudySoup in 2014 to source academic support through peer-to-peer learning and provide a means for students to earn money while in school.[5] [6]

History

Within one year of its release, StudySoup had 1.5 million users across the United States.[7] The platform expanded internationally in 2016 to countries such as Singapore and Canada. Several concerns about the legitimacy of StudySoup arose due to its changing business model.[8]

Controversy

StudySoup has a history of using the imagery and logos of universities without permission.[9] Florida State University has issued warnings to its students about StudySoup using FSU’s logo without the school‘s permission.

Notes and References

  1. News: StudySoup raises $1.7M to help students buy and sell class notes. TechCrunch. 2018-07-05.
  2. News: Business ideas for 2017: Edtech 2.0 - Startups.co.uk: Starting a business advice and business ideas. 2017-01-17. Startups.co.uk: Starting a business advice and business ideas. 2018-07-05.
  3. News: How This Entrepreneur Is Changing The Way College Leaders Are Learning. Rashid. Brian. Forbes. 2018-07-05.
  4. News: Is Collaborative Thinking Essential for Success? 2 CEOs Hash It Out. Goldin. Kara. Forbes. 2018-07-05.
  5. News: Online service StudySoup pays students to take notes. photo. Bailey Schulz Courtesy. The Daily Nebraskan. 2018-07-05.
  6. News: StudySoup makes passing notes classy. Knecht. Taylor. The Daily Aztec. 2018-07-05.
  7. Web site: 3 Edtech Startups to Watch in 2017. Ifie. John. 2017-04-28. Huffington Post. 2018-08-15.
  8. News: How to Make Money in College: Is StudySoup Legit?. 2017-02-19. The Work at Home Wife. 2018-08-15.
  9. Web site: StudySoup and FSU: FSU does not condone buying or selling notes on any platform - FSU Canvas Support Center . 2023-11-19 . support.canvas.fsu.edu.

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