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The Future of Reading Is Adaptive—And It’s Built in Boulder
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
SOVRN
What if every student could read at their level… in the same story?

Literacy shapes opportunity—but the gap is growing.
- 65% of 4th graders read below grade level
- Nearly 70% of 8th graders still struggle with literacy
- A typical 5th-grade classroom spans 11+ reading levels
- Students who fall behind by 3rd grade are four times more likely not to graduate
- Adults with low literacy earn up to 42% less over their lifetimes

Meanwhile, teachers are stretched thin. They face overwhelming student variability, limited time, and outdated tools that make true differentiation nearly impossible.

Ojje, a Boulder-based startup, is building a smarter solution. In this session, founder and CEO Adrian Chernoff—the inventor behind electric cars at GM, digital health apps at Johnson & Johnson, rides at Disney Imagineering, and medical robots at NASA—shares the thinking behind Ojje: a digital reading platform designed to prepare students for lifelong success.

Ojje delivers a story-driven experience where every book includes 15 reading levels, available in English and Spanish, with leveled text, visuals, and audio—all integrated into one adaptive experience. Students get exactly what they need. No switching. No overwhelm.

Built with safe, responsible AI, Ojje generates high-quality, science-of-reading-aligned content. Teachers can also create their own narrative or informational materials in minutes—saving hours of prep time. A growing library of community-generated content ensures every classroom can access more of what works.

What You’ll Learn:
- The pain points teachers face—and how Ojje helps solve them
- How Ojje personalizes reading without increasing teacher workload
- How AI and design work together to support better outcomes
- What it takes to build a mission-driven startup with the potential to reach millions

This is a story about literacy, technology, and impact—built right here in Boulder. Don’t miss it.
Session Lead
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Adrian Chernoff

CEO, Ojje
Founder & CEO Adrian Chernoff has 91 patents and 25 product awards. His Innovations have shaped industries - from NASA and Walt Disney Imagineering to General Motors and Johnson & Johnson. Now, he's focused on helping teachers and students improve literacy outcomes.
Friday May 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
SOVRN 1600 Pearl St. #200
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