About Eddo
We're on a mission to give teachers their time back—so they can focus on what matters most: building relationships with students and guiding their learning journey.
Our Story
Eddo started in a science classroom more than 20 years ago, when AI hadn't yet transformed the world. But Matt was relentless in understanding how technology could empower teaching , and he never stopped searching for new ideas, better approaches, and what his students were actually making sense of.
When AI arrived, everything he'd been working toward suddenly became possible.
He started piloting ideas with real teachers and educators, participated in PLCs, and got curious in classrooms. Constantly researching and testing what actually helped, and leaving behind what didn't. What emerged is Eddo. A tool built from the inside, by someone who has stood where you're standing. Shaped by the teachers we've worked with every step of the way.
We're still early. Still learning. And we'd love to have you be part of what comes next.
Our Mission
Empowering educators to deliver world-class, student-centered learning experiences
Save Time
Hours per week back in teachers' lives
Improve Outcomes
Better feedback leads to better learning
Build Relationships
More time for meaningful student connections
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do—from product development to customer support.
Teacher-First Design
Every feature we build starts with one question: Will this save teachers time? We design with and for educators, not just about them.
Student-Centered Impact
Time saved for teachers means more personalized attention for students. Better feedback leads to better learning outcomes.
Equity & Access
AI-powered tools shouldn't widen the gap—they should close it. We're committed to making high-quality feedback accessible to all students.
Privacy & Trust
Student data is sacred. We maintain the highest standards of data privacy and security, giving schools full control over their information.
Continuous Learning
Education evolves, and so do we. We actively listen to our community and iterate based on real classroom needs.
Transparency
We believe in open communication about how our AI works, what data we use, and how we make decisions that affect educators and students.
Meet Us
We're educators, technologists, and lifelong learners united by a shared belief: teachers deserve better tools.
Joel Sapp
CEO, Co-founder
📍 Boston, MAKnowledge management and learning technology leader with 20 years of experience across IBM, the NYC Department of Education, and the workforce training sector. Joel has spent his career figuring out how organizations learn and how to make that learning stick.
Matt Anthes-Washburn
Co-founder
📍 Portland, ORScience teacher, builder, and second-time founder, and PAEMST 2007 recipient. Matt taught high school physics for 20 years and never stopped being curious about what students' sense making.
Join our Pilot
We're working with a small group of OpenSciEd teachers and curriculum leaders to bring AI-assisted feedback into real classrooms. If you'd like to explore joining this early collaborative partnership, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our Pilot