Case Study: Project Read scales AI learning to 40K users with Contra

Harnessing the power of flexible talent to launch an AI learning app

Project Read, an AI-powered reading tutor application built by former teachers, needed to scale its technical capacity rapidly to handle thousands of users without increasing its burn rate by hiring full-time staff. The challenge was to find highly credible and expert freelancers to build a more robust version of their app, a task that had been frustrating on other platforms. They turned to Contra for its pre-vetted talent and white-glove service.

Contra provided Project Read with two top independent experts for web development and fullstack engineering, including a former Senior Web Developer from Figma. This solution enabled the company to deliver its project 40 days faster than hiring full-time, save over $20K, and successfully scale its user base by over 40,000 teachers. The founders credited Contra's high-quality talent and service for becoming an integral part of their team.

Project Read

Vivek Ramakrishnan

Co-founder