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Brilliant
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Brilliant is an online learning platform offering interactive, problem-based courses in math, science, computer science, and data analysis.
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Brilliant was founded in 2012 by Sue Khim, Zack Wissner-Gross, and Daniel Kane, initially growing out of a platform for hosting and discussing challenging math and science problems for a community of enthusiasts, students, and competition participants, before evolving into a broader structured online learning platform. Brilliant's core pedagogical approach emphasizes active, hands-on problem-solving and interactive visualizations over passive video lectures, on the theory that people learn technical subjects like mathematics, physics, and computer science more effectively and durably by actively working through problems and manipulating interactive models themselves rather than simply watching someone else explain a concept. The platform offers structured courses across a range of STEM subjects, including various levels of mathematics, physics, computer science and programming fundamentals, and data analysis, aimed at a broad range of learners spanning curious adults, students supplementing their school coursework, and professionals looking to build technical skills relevant to their careers, distinguishing itself from platforms more narrowly focused on either K-12 curriculum-aligned content or professional coding bootcamp-style technical training. Brilliant operates on a subscription model, giving paying members access to its full course library, and has built a large following partly through active marketing and sponsorship partnerships with popular educational and science-focused YouTube channels and podcasts, a common customer acquisition channel among direct-to-consumer educational technology products targeting intellectually curious adult learners. The company competes in a crowded market for online STEM and general adult education that includes competitors such as Khan Academy, which offers similar subject matter for free with a nonprofit model, Coursera, and various coding-specific bootcamp platforms, differentiating primarily through its emphasis on interactive, bite-sized problem-solving rather than long-form video lecture content.
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FOR QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL AND ACCREDITED INVESTORS ONLY: Under federal securities laws, private market investments on this platform are available exclusively to Institutional and Accredited Investors. Verification of status required before investing. Private investments involve significant risks including illiquidity, potential loss of principal, and limited disclosure requirements. "Augment" refers to Augment Markets, Inc. and its affiliates. Augment Markets, Inc. is a technology company offering software and data services, not a bank or financial institution. Cash Accounts are provided by Modern Treasury Corp. financial institution partners and through Augment's technology. Augment does not act as a money services business, provide money transmission, or serve as a custodian of funds. Funds held in your Cash Account are not FDIC insured unless expressly disclosed. Full terms available in the Augment Cash Account Agreement. Brokerage services are offered through Augment Capital, LLC, an affiliated broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. "Investment accounts" are not brokerage accounts and do not hold customer funds or securities. Investment advisory services are offered through Augment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Neither Augment Advisors, LLC nor Augment Capital, LLC provide legal or tax advice; consult your attorney or tax professional regarding your specific situation. For additional information, please refer to Augment Advisors, LLC's Form ADV Part 2A (Firm Brochure) and FINRA BrokerCheck.
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