At Breakout Learning, we’re reshaping the narrative of education, driven by a simple but profound question: How can we make learning more human? For too long, classrooms have been dominated by passive instruction and standardized assessments, leaving little room for the dynamic exchange of ideas that truly drives understanding. Our mission is to change that.

The Spark That Started It All

Breakout Learning’s story began not in a lab or a boardroom, but in the real-world challenges of a tutoring business. Ramit Varma, our CEO, recognized a crucial insight: education isn’t just about delivering content—it’s about connection.

"The most meaningful learning happens when students engage deeply with others," Ramit recalls. "It’s about dialogue, debate, and wrestling with complex ideas. That’s the spark that lights the fire of understanding."

This realization became the foundation for Breakout Learning. Small group discussions, long celebrated for fostering critical thinking and engagement, emerged as the cornerstone of our approach. But scaling such an intimate and human experience posed a significant challenge—one we were determined to solve.

Scaling Human Connection with AI

The answer lay in the transformative power of artificial intelligence. By combining AI with the timeless model of small group discussions, Breakout Learning created a platform that brings the best of both worlds: the depth of human interaction and the scalability of technology.

Here’s how it works:

• AI Moderation: Our platform ensures balanced participation, preventing dominant voices from overshadowing quieter ones.
• Insightful Evaluation: AI captures and evaluates the quality of discussions, offering professors actionable insights on their students’ understanding.
• Dynamic Feedback: Professors receive detailed summaries of group discussions, enabling them to adapt their teaching to address gaps and deepen engagement.

Why Small Group Discussions Matter

In a world where content is abundant and easily accessible, the real value of education lies in what can’t be Googled: critical thinking, collaboration, and the ability to navigate diverse perspectives. Small group discussions are uniquely suited to develop these skills.

"Content is no longer the bottleneck," Ramit notes. "What matters now is how students engage with that content—how they question it, challenge it, and integrate it into their own thinking. That’s what small group discussions enable."

This approach stands in stark contrast to the traditional Education industry and even other EdTech tools, which often focus on delivering content or automating rote tasks. Breakout Learning challenges this mold by prioritizing the human elements of education—dialogue, curiosity, and connection.

A Movement to Reimagine Learning

Breakout Learning isn’t just a product; it’s a call to action. We believe the classroom should be a hub of exploration and exchange, where every student feels empowered to contribute. By combining the age-old power of small group discussions with the capabilities of AI, we’re building a future where learning is dynamic, engaging, and deeply human.

Are you ready to transform your classroom? Join us in redefining education, one conversation at a time.