Kiki - Starting 2024 at a High: A Personal Journey with Kiki 🌟

Summary:

Kunal reflects on the significant progress and personal growth achieved with Kiki in 2023, setting the stage for an exciting 2024 with a commitment to enhancing student learning. Key highlights include receiving grants, academic partnerships, and a focus on continuous improvement of the Kiki app.

It feels like just yesterday, but the second half of 2023 has been nothing short of a whirlwind adventure. As I embarked on the journey with Kiki back in May, it's been a rollercoaster ride of growth, learning, and achievements. As we step into 2024, I'm thrilled to share that Kiki and I are both poised for what's shaping up to be a defining year.

🌟 Highlights from the Last Few Months:

Government Support: We received a $10,000 government grant, a testament to the potential of Kiki.
Backing from Tech Giants: Microsoft and OpenAI showed their belief in our vision with grants of $7,500 and $4,000, respectively.
Academic Recognition: Completing an accelerator program at Western Sydney Uni was a milestone, gaining their support for student outreach.
A Nod from Microsoft: Being shortlisted for a feature on Microsoft’s YouTube channel was a proud moment, highlighting our innovation in AI.
Real-World Impact: Collaborating with a Selective class to introduce Kiki to students was a dream come true.

These external achievements are just the tip of the iceberg. Internally, Kiki has evolved into a robust application with substantial workflow and infrastructure improvements.

👨‍💻 Personal Growth Journey:

‍Over the past year, I too have grown a lot and acquired a lot of new skills that are helping me execute on Kiki at a much higher pace.

Diving into Website Development: Mastering the art of creating engaging, user-friendly websites.
Rekindling a Passion: Rediscovering my love for programming and diving deep into hands-on development.
Exploring Creativity: Learning the nuances of graphic and video editing.
Understanding Marketing: Beginning the journey of effectively promoting Kiki.
Embracing Rapid Iteration: Adopting a mindset of rapid iteration and experimentation.
Delegating appropriately: Doing everything yourself and then delegating effectively.

This journey with Kiki has been incredibly rewarding, both professionally and personally. As we move into 2024, my commitment to Kiki remains unwavering. I'm dedicated to ensuring that Kiki continues to fulfill its promise: making exam preparation engaging and enjoyable for students.

Your support and encouragement mean the world to me. Here's to a fantastic year ahead, filled with learning, growth, and fun! 🐨✨