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Aristotle Secures $5M to Replace the Chatbot with High-Dosage AI Tutoring for Students

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September 16, 2026

With $5 million in seed funding from True Ventures, Wicklow Capital, and angels, the voice-first tutoring platform serves students ages 13–18.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aristotle, a voice-first AI tutoring platform, today announced $5 million in seed funding. The round was led by True Ventures with participation from Wicklow Capital and angel investors from Anthropic, OpenAI, Sierra, Ramp, Cognition, and others to build the tutoring product that actually helps students learn.

Aristotle raises $5M and launches its voice-first AI tutor nationwide after 1,500+ hours of student tutoring.

The company is launching nationwide after a closed beta in which over 1,000 students completed over 1,500 hours of one-on-one tutoring.

Aristotle grew out of its founders’ own tutoring practice. Shan Reddy, Jaiden Reddy, and Vivek Vajipey — all Stanford alumni — spent nearly a decade tutoring students on platforms like Wyzant and Varsity Tutors. Shan and Jaiden grew up in Clark County, Nevada, a district that ranked among the lowest in the nation for per-student funding; they taught themselves through Khan Academy and continued that pattern through college and into their careers.

Shan, previously was an early product hire at Cometeer and early-stage investor at True Ventures, then went on to watch edtech underwhelm for years — a category with outsized importance but historically meager outcomes. Tutoring in particular remained a services business that technology had barely touched. He saw AI as the first real opportunity to change that: not another chatbot, but a product that could actually replicate and ultimately surpass what a great human tutor does.

“A tutor for every child in the world is one of the holy grails of AI,” said Mike Montano, partner at True Ventures. “When Shan first walked me through the idea, the framing was simple: we’re not reinventing learning, we’re putting great teachers into software and giving one to every kid.”

When LLMs went mainstream, the founders encouraged their students to try them. The results were consistent: students got answers, but they didn’t learn. Vivek, who had been researching LLM reasoning at Noah Goodman’s Computation and Cognition Lab at Stanford, recognized the pattern from a different angle: the models were optimized to resolve questions, not to hold students in the productive struggle where learning actually happens.

“Learning happens when you’re held right at the edge of your understanding – struggling, but not stuck,” said Shan Reddy, co-founder and CEO. “Great tutors allow you to sit in that discomfort and guide where most helpful. Even best-in-class LLMs today are incapable of doing this.”

Aristotle’s voice-first experience is designed to feel like a Zoom call with a tutor who remembers past sessions, adapts to each student’s learning style, and knows when to push and when to wait.

“My son told me yesterday that we should cancel his human tutor, because Aristotle is doing a better job,” said Kim L., a parent in Milwaukee whose son Andy, 13, has used Aristotle since May. “The human tutor was $250/hour.”

The funding will be used to expand the product, grow the team, and bring Aristotle to general availability.

About Aristotle

Aristotle (heyaristotle.com) is a voice-first AI tutoring platform that delivers the high-quality caliber of a premium human tutor to students ages 13–18. Founded in 2025 by Stanford alumni Shan Reddy, Jaiden Reddy, and Vivek Vajipey, Aristotle serves families across STEM, standardized testing, language learning, and more. The company is based in San Francisco, CA.

About True Ventures

Founded in 2005, True Ventures manages $4 billion in committed capital across over 450 teams spanning AI, software, hardware, and more. Notable investments include Veza, Enveda, Iceye, Handshake, Peloton, Duo Security, and HashiCorp. Learn more at trueventures.com.

Full Angel Investor List

Puneet Agarwal — GP, True Ventures
Mike Montano — Partner, True Ventures
Rohit Sharma — Partner, True Ventures
Dan Tierney — Founder, Wicklow Capital
Tom Duterme — GP, Wicklow Capital
Kian Katanforoosh — CEO/Founder, Workera; Adjunct Lecturer, Stanford
Ben Broca — CEO/Founder, Polsia.ai
Andy Wang — Head of Network, World
Armaan Goel — Agents, Anthropic
Angela Winegar — SVP of Marketing, Invisible
Mayank Mehta — CEO/Co-founder, BeHeard Labs
Marco Lorenzon — VP, Stripes Growth
Justin Quan — CEO/Co-founder, Tomo.ai
Theo Strauss — Incubations, BCV
Advait Marathe — Agent Engineer, Sierra
Brandon Gell — COO, Every
Santiago Hernandez — Research, OpenAI
Veeral Patel — Founding Engineer, Ramp
Bryce Hunt — Founding GTM, Cognition
Anant Gupta — CTO, Mixpanel
Michelle Qin — Product, OpenAI
Miles McCain — Impacts, Anthropic
Austin Petersmith — CEO/Co-founder, Howie
Kush Pandey — Head of Ops, Crosby.ai
Drew Wadsworth — Research, Together AI
Chetan Patil — Data Engineering, Roku
John O’Connell — Investor, Proof Group
Advay Pal – Engineering, Modal Labs
Max Digiacomo-Castillo – Engineering, Latent Health
Takao Yatagai – Engineering, Crusoe
Mani Vajipeyajula – Founder, Banyan Nation

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PRC Pairs Workforce Wellbeing Measurement With Frontline Workshops in AP3-Exclusive Package

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13 minutes ago

September 16, 2026

PRC named a preferred employee experience survey and solutions provider within the ASHHRA Preferred Partner Program, managed in collaboration with Lockton

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Professional Research Consultants (PRC), a national healthcare experience improvement company, today announced an Employee Wellbeing Package that pairs healthcare-calibrated workforce measurement with facilitated workshops, available exclusively to hospitals and health systems participating in the ASHHRA Preferred Partner Program (AP3), managed in collaboration with Lockton.

PRC has been designated a preferred employee experience survey and solutions provider within AP3 following a formal evaluation of its capabilities and alignment with healthcare workforce priorities. The Employee Wellbeing Package is the first in a planned series of AP3-exclusive offerings from PRC.

Most workforce wellbeing efforts stall in the gap between measurement and action. The package is built to close it. Each engagement includes full survey setup using the organization’s employee roster, complete survey execution, and a half-day employee wellbeing workshop with four follow-up virtual sessions. Workshops are delivered onsite or fully virtually with no cap on attendance, so the findings reach frontline staff rather than stopping at a leadership report. Program setup is bundled into the package at no separate cost.

“Healthcare HR leaders don’t just need a survey, they need a partner who helps them understand where burnout is taking root and build the resilience their people need to keep showing up for patients,” said Cynde King, Ph.D., President & CEO of PRC. “That’s what we’re bringing to AP3 members, starting with our Employee Wellbeing Package. We’re proud to help healthcare HR teams give their workforce the emotional resources to provide excellent care and excel at work.”

PRC has worked exclusively in healthcare since 1980 and partners with more than 2,800 hospitals and health systems nationwide, a scale of engagement that informs its national workforce benchmarks. Those benchmarks let participating organizations compare their results against peer health systems rather than general industry averages.

“PRC brings the kind of deep, healthcare-specific engagement expertise that AP3 was built to surface for our members,” said Bo Brabo, AP3 Program Lead, Lockton. “They go beyond measurement to design real solutions that help HR leaders move the needle on engagement and retention.”

The Employee Wellbeing Package is exclusive to AP3 and will not be offered through any other channel or partner program. Program pricing and benefits extend to ASHHRA member organizations and to non-member organizations referred through AP3. The package activates upon contract signing and is available now.

About PRC
Professional Research Consultants, Inc. dba PRC is a privately held experience improvement firm rooted in healthcare, partnering with more than 2,800 hospitals and health systems nationwide to improve the healthcare experience, not just measure it. PRC blends real-time data, AI-powered feedback intelligence, and insights from live interviewers with consulting and coaching to help HR leaders act on what employees are saying and drive sustainable engagement improvement.

From workforce engagement to patient experience, community health, and market perception research, PRC’s integrated solutions are trusted by healthcare leaders and adaptable across industries. PRC delivers human-centered service, intuitive tools, and a dedicated team focused on helping organizations drive sustainable progress.

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HitPaw Launches Autumn Sale with Up to 50% Off AI-Powered Creative Tools

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September 16, 2026

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative solutions for video, photo, and audio enhancement, today announced the official launch of its 2026 Autumn Sale, running from September 14 through October 10, 2026. The seasonal promotion offers savings of up to 50% off across HitPaw’s popular AI-powered creative tools, including video enhancement, photo enhancement, video conversion, voice changing, and watermark removal solutions.

WHY CHOOSE HITPAW AI TOOLS THIS AUTUMN?

HitPaw’s AI multimedia solutions help creators enhance, edit, convert, and create digital content with greater speed and efficiency.

HitPaw VikPea: An AI video enhancer for upscaling resolution, restoring low-quality footage, and improving video smoothness with advanced frame interpolation.

HitPaw FotorPea: An AI image enhancement and generation platform for restoring photos, removing backgrounds, and creating high-resolution artwork.

HitPaw Univd: Convert, compress, and edit videos while maintaining high quality for easy sharing across devices.

HitPaw VoicePea: A real-time AI voice changer and sound effect generator, perfect for online streaming, content creation, gamers, and VTubers.

HitPaw Watermark Remover: An AI-powered tool for removing watermarks, text, and unwanted elements from photos and videos.

For more information, visit: 2026 HitPaw Autumn Sale: Enjoy Up to 50% OFF Deals

HITPAW AUTUMN SALE EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

1. Best-Selling Products — Up to 35% Off

HitPaw VikPea and HitPaw FotorPea are available at 35% off, while HitPaw Univd, HitPaw VoicePea, and HitPaw Watermark Remover are available at 30% off. The offers cover a range of everyday video, photo, audio, and multimedia creation needs.

2. 5-in-1 AI Suite — 50% Off

HitPaw’s 5-in-1 AI Suite is available at 50% off, bringing together VikPea, FotorPea, Univd, VoicePea, and Watermark Remover in one package. The bundle provides a broader set of AI-powered tools for enhancing, editing, converting, and creating multimedia content.

3. AI Credits for HitPaw AI Tools — 50% Off

The Autumn Sale also introduces special pricing on large AI credit packages, with 50% off selected credit plans for HitPaw VikPea and HitPaw FotorPea.

For HitPaw VikPea, users can choose from 10,000 or 30,000 AI credits. These credits can be used for a range of cloud-based AI features, including video enhancement and export, AI video generation with Seedance 2.5, AI Colorist, and watermark removal.

For HitPaw FotorPea, 20,000 and 50,000 AI credit packages are available. Credits can be used for faster image enhancement, AI image generation with Nano Banana 2, background removal, ID photo creation, and AI Swap.

ABOUT HITPAW

HitPaw is a global provider of AI-powered creative software, offering intelligent solutions for photo, video, audio, and content creation. With advanced AI technology and intuitive design, HitPaw helps users create professional-quality content faster and easier.

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How to Remove iOS 27 From iPhone Without Data Loss 2026?

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September 16, 2026

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Excited for iOS 27, but some iPhone users asked, “Is there a way to remove iOS 27 from my iPhone? “The answer is yes. To remove iOS 27, it’s common to either use iTunes/Finder in Recovery Mode or a professional iOS downgrade tool like Tenorshare ReiBoot, which supports a 1-click downgrade without data loss.

Method 1: Remove iOS 27 via Restore in Recovery Mode (Official Method & Data Loss)

Before you start, make sure you have an earlier iOS 26 backup. Restoring iOS 27 is Apple’s official method to remove iOS 27. However, restoring iOS 27 must wipe all data on your iPhone, and you can’t restore an iOS 27 backup to iOS 26.

Steps to restore iOS 27 via Recovery Mode:

Step 1. Turn off Find My iPhone and connect the iPhone to the PC/Mac via cable.

Step 2. Put the iPhone into iOS 27 New Recovery Mode (Press Volume Up -> Volume Down -> Press and hold the Side Button).

Step 3. Open iTunes on Windows or Finder on Mac, click Restore iOS 27.

Method 2: Remove iOS 27 without Data Loss via Tenorshare ReiBoot (Simple & Workable)

If you prefer to keep all data while removing iOS 27, using an iOS downgrade tool will be a good choice. Tenorshare ReiBoot, a well‑known iOS system repair utility, enables users to remove iOS 27 and install a stable iOS 26.7 in about 20 minutes, all while preserving personal data.

Why Tenorshare ReiBoot’s approach stands out:

No data loss and 100% protection of the original details.Resolve over 150 iOS‑related issues, including iPhone battery drain, lag, and stuck “Update Requested” errors.Simple to use, even if you are a beginner downgrading iOS 27 to26.7.

Steps to remove iOS 27 via Tenorshare ReiBoot:
Step1. Download the official Tenorshare ReiBoot on your PC or Mac, then connect your iPhone.

Step2. Select iOS Upgrade/Downgrade and choose the Downgrade option.

Step3. ReiBoot will automatically fetch the latest signed iOS 26.7 firmware package. Click Download.

Step4. Click Initiate Downgrade. The software will safely replace the iOS 27 system with iOS 26 in under 20 minutes without wiping your personal data.

Alternative: How to Exit iOS 27 Beta without a Computer?

It’s impossible to remove iOS 27 without a computer, but we can stop your iOS 27 from receiving unstable iOS beta updates.

First, Navigate to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates. Then, Toggle Beta Updates to OFF. Your iPhone will stop receiving iOS beta updates until the official version is out.

About Tenorshare

Founded in 2007, Tenorshare ReiBoot is the best iOS/Android bug repair tool which offering a secure, data‑safe iOS/Android bug-fixing path for users who need to move away from system problems.

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