Who invested in Outsmart?
Forerunner Ventures invested in Outsmart in 2025. The investment was led by Eurie Kim, a partner at Forerunner Ventures. Forerunner invested at Seed.
What does Outsmart do?
Higher ed locks learning behind lectures, debt, and slow iteration. Outsmart rebuilds education for the AI era so capability compounds faster, cheaper, and with better signal-to-outcome.
Why did Forerunner invest in Outsmart?
Forerunner's conviction in Outsmart starts with the team. CEO and Cofounder Jorge Mazal spent over five years leading product at Duolingo — most recently as Chief Product Officer — where he helped build one of the most effective modern approaches to learning at scale. Beyond the credentials, his personal story gives him an unusual depth of conviction: navigating higher education without resources or connections, he earned a Harvard/Wharton dual degree and understands firsthand where the system breaks. That founder-market fit, combined with deep operational excellence, is what made Outsmart stand out.