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From Struggles to Solutions: How Two Students Built FormuLearn to Fix Math Learning

May 11, 2025 · 45 min

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From Struggles to Solutions: How Two Students Built FormuLearn to Fix Math Learning

With Nicholas Roy and Jelle Langen


In this episode of the Bennu Community Podcast, we sit down with Nicholas Roy and Jelle Langen, co-founders of FormuLearn — an edtech startup born out of their own struggles with learning math.


Nick and Jelle share how they turned frustration into innovation, building a platform that helps students navigate complex math topics in a smarter, more intuitive way.


💡 We talk about:

✅ How a personal pain point sparked the idea behind FormuLearn

✅ What it’s really like building a company while still in university

✅ The role of AI in shaping the future of learning

✅ Co-founder dynamics, growth mindset, and learning by doing


Whether you're a student, aspiring founder, or just curious about where education is heading, this conversation is full of insights, realness, and inspiration.


🔗 Learn more at formulearn.org

💡 Connect with Nicholas Roy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-roy-mre

💡 Connect with Jelle Langen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelle-langen-og


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