Rising On Air Interactive, or “Rori” for short, is a chatbot tutor, powered by AI and delivered via SMS and WhatsApp. It will sit atop Rising’s unique library of structured curriculum content, including 500 hours of audio content covering language arts and math. Unlike conventional chatbots, Rori will be able to pull text and audio clips from this library, personalised to the learning needs of each individual student. The Spotify playlist for learning.
George Cowell
International Director, Rising Academies
George Cowell
International Director, Rising Academies
George oversees Rising’s operations across Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ghana, and coordinates Rising’s distance learning platform: Rising On Air. He has degrees from the University of Exeter and the Institute of Education.
Col Elliott-Kelly
Chief Strategy Officer, FilamentAI
Col Elliott-Kelly
Chief Strategy Officer, FilamentAI
Col runs Filament North America and drives strategic planning for the global business including international growth, ventures, corporate development and product strategy. Previously, he founded and led the Education division of Blippar, an augmented reality and artificial intelligence startup based in London. Col has a master’s degree in Classics and French from the University of Oxford.