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Study Guides (Detailed study notes)

  • Category: Study Aids
  • Description: Automatically generates detailed study notes from uploaded materials (notes, PDFs, slides, videos, PowerPoints). The AI extracts key concepts and organizes content into concise, readable guides for each topic. Used by students to prepare for coursework and exams.
  • Key Features: Automatic content extraction, Concise summaries, Multi-format input support (PDFs, slides, videos, notes), Multi-subject coverage
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  • Pricing Summary: Free to use; premium subscription available ($9.99 listed on site).
  • Target Audience: Students (undergraduate and higher-education learners)
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/

Flashcards

  • Category: Learning / Memorization
  • Description: Instantly generates flashcards from uploaded course materials to speed memorization and review. Cards are presented in an interactive UI for quick study sessions and repeated practice. Used by learners who prefer active recall and spaced practice.
  • Key Features: Instant flashcard generation, Editable cards, Supports PDFs/slides/notes/videos, Rapid conversion workflow
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  • Pricing Summary: Free to use; premium subscription available ($9.99 listed on site).
  • Target Audience: Students, exam-prep learners
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/

Questions & Answers (Practice Questions / Quizzes)

  • Category: Assessment / Practice
  • Description: Auto-generates practice questions and answers from uploaded materials, including multiple formats and real-time feedback. Enables learners to jump straight into practice without manual question creation. Used for self-testing and targeted revision.
  • Key Features: Auto question generation, Multiple question formats, Immediate feedback, Real-time practice
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  • Pricing Summary: Free to use; premium subscription available ($9.99 listed on site).
  • Target Audience: Students, tutors
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/

Tailored Exams (Exams with Insights)

  • Category: Assessment / Exam Preparation
  • Description: Creates tailored exams and mock tests from a learner’s materials and presents insights on performance and mastery. Includes simulated timed exams and analytics to highlight strengths and weaknesses. Used to prepare under exam conditions and measure concept mastery.
  • Key Features: Timed exam simulator, Performance insights, Auto-generated mock tests, Concept-level analytics
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  • Pricing Summary: Free to use; premium subscription available ($9.99 listed on site).
  • Target Audience: Students preparing for high-stakes tests and practice exams
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/

Byte-Sized Lessons

  • Category: Microlearning
  • Description: Breaks material into 15-minute bite-sized lessons that guide learners through concepts step-by-step. Designed for short, focused study sessions to improve retention and reduce overwhelm. Used by learners seeking structured, short study blocks.
  • Key Features: 15-minute lesson breakdowns, Guided learning path, Bite-sized content
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  • Pricing Summary: Free to use; premium subscription available ($9.99 listed on site).
  • Target Audience: Students, learners with limited study time
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/

AI Tutor / Chatbot (Study Chat)

  • Category: Tutoring / Conversational AI
  • Description: Provides on-demand AI tutoring and conversational support to answer questions about uploaded materials and explain concepts. Available 24/7 as a study companion for clarifications and step-by-step explanations. Used by learners needing immediate help or explanations outside class hours.
  • Key Features: 24/7 conversational support, Concept explanations, Step-by-step solutions, Contextual answers from uploaded content
  • Integrations: Discord community (community support referenced)
  • Pricing Summary: Free to use; premium subscription available ($9.99 listed on site).
  • Target Audience: Students needing on-demand tutoring and Q&A
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/

Educator (Instructor Tools)

  • Category: Teaching / Classroom Management
  • Description: Suite of tools to support educators including lesson plan generation, quizzes, assignments, and analytics for class performance. Enables instructors to build and distribute AI-assisted resources and track student mastery. Targeted at classroom instructors and course designers.
  • Key Features: Lesson plan generation, Quiz/assignment creation, Analytics and performance tracking, Class resource management
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  • Target Audience: Educators, instructors, course administrators
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/educator/

Ambassador Program

  • Category: Community / Outreach
  • Description: Student ambassador program that recruits motivated learners to promote Penseum, gain mentorship, and receive perks and early access. Includes application and onboarding for accepted ambassadors. Used by students who want leadership experience and to support platform growth.
  • Key Features: Application process, Leadership and mentorship opportunities, Exclusive perks and early access
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  • Target Audience: Students (campus ambassadors)
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/Ambassador-Program/

ADHD Tools (Focus Mode)

  • Category: Accessibility / Neurodiversity Support
  • Description: ADHD-focused features (Focus Mode) designed to minimize distractions and deliver structured, dopamine-friendly learning experiences with interactive diagrams, short games, self-paced check-ins, and automated scheduling. Announced as a launching feature with a waitlist.
  • Key Features: Focus Mode, Interactive diagrams, Custom study games, Self-paced check-ins, Automated scheduling
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  • Target Audience: Learners with ADHD and neurodivergent study needs
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/adhd/

Parent View

  • Category: Family / Parental Insights
  • Description: Dashboard for parents to understand a child’s learning progress, mastery maps, and wellbeing metrics (study habits, focus, mood). Provides conversational updates and mastery maps to support learning at home; currently offered via waitlist/demo access.
  • Key Features: Personalized insights, Mastery maps & skill tree, Study habit and wellbeing tracking
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  • Target Audience: Parents and guardians of learners
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/parent-view/

Exam Cram (Cram Mode)

  • Category: Intensive Exam Prep
  • Description: Cram mode that breaks uploads into high-yield notes, timed quizzes, and focused practice for rapid revision. Includes instant topic breakdowns, targeted practice for incorrect items, and timed exam simulators. Offered with waitlist/early-access messaging on the site.
  • Key Features: Instant topic breakdown, Rapid practice questions, Targeted remediation, Timed exam simulator (15/30/60 minutes)
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  • Target Audience: Students preparing for imminent exams and intensive revision
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/exam-cram/

AI-Animated Learning Videos

  • Category: Visual Learning / Content Generation
  • Description: Converts notes, slides, or PDFs into step-by-step animated lessons with auto voice-over in multiple languages. Designed to visualize complex processes (e.g., biology) and produce bite-sized video lessons; currently marked as launching soon / waitlist.
  • Key Features: AI-animated video generation, Auto voice-over (10+ languages), Visualizations for complex topics, Byte-sized lessons
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  • Target Audience: Visual learners, educators creating multimedia lessons
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/ai-made-learning-videos/

Courses (Penseum Courses Marketplace)

  • Category: Courses / On-demand Learning
  • Description: Hosted course marketplace where creators publish structured courses (e.g., Calculus Fundamentals, Data Science Essentials, UniMelb course examples). Users can start courses for free and access course-specific content and durations via the courses subdomain.
  • Key Features: Course catalog, Free course enrollment, Instructor-created content, Ratings and duration metadata
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  • Pricing Summary: Courses show “Start Course for Free” (course-level pricing/availability shown per course).
  • Target Audience: Students seeking structured courses and supplementary modules
  • Reference URL: https://courses.penseum.com/

UniMelb (Campus Program / Partnership)

  • Category: Institutional / Campus Partnership
  • Description: Campus-specific program and promotion for University of Melbourne students (example: 1 month of Premium free for @student.unimelb.edu.au emails), with landing content highlighting adoption and student numbers. Used for campus adoption and student engagement.
  • Key Features: Campus promotion, Premium access offers for students, Student engagement & onboarding
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  • Pricing Summary: UniMelb students offered 1 month of Premium free (promo on the UniMelb page).
  • Target Audience: University of Melbourne students and campus administrators
  • Reference URL: https://penseum.com/umelb/

Trust & Compliance Profile

Governance

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  • Policies: Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Account Deletion Process, Cookies Policy
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Security

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  • Data Retention: Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in the Privacy Policy; Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless used to strengthen security or if legal obligations require longer retention.

Localization

  • Languages: English, Dutch, French, Hindi, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Mandarin, and more
  • Regions: Canada

Citations

Summary (H2):

  • Total Citations: 8
  • Description: Penseum has been mentioned in student press, startup directories, event listings, podcasts, and SaaS tracking sites — including The Varsity, TechTO, Pitch Please, LinkedIn, F6S, BounceWatch, and GetLatka.

Citations (H2):

Title: Your new study partner may be an AI-powered app

Title: New Episode

  • Summary: TechTO newsletter/blog post that names Samit Khalsa (Founder, Penseum) as a featured speaker for the Together Toronto event and provides an event recap.
  • Type: Press Article
  • Source Name: TechTO (blog.techto.org)
  • Date Published: 2025-04-29
  • URL: https://blog.techto.org/p/new-episode

Title: Together Toronto | May 5, 2025

Title: Exploring AI and the Future of Education Tech with Samit Khalsa from Penseum

  • Summary: Podcast episode featuring Samit Khalsa discussing Penseum, AI in education, product approach, and the company’s mission.
  • Type: Podcast Appearance
  • Source Name: Pitch Please (Spotify / Pitch Please show page)
  • Date Published: 2024-03-18
  • URL: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pitchpleasepodcast

Title: How Penseum hit $550K revenue with a 5 person team in 2025.

  • Summary: Company profile and revenue summary claiming $550K in 2025 and listing team size and funding details.
  • Type: Industry Report
  • Source Name: GetLatka
  • Date Published:
  • URL: https://getlatka.com/companies/penseum.com

Title: Penseum

  • Summary: LinkedIn company profile listing Penseum’s location, follower count, short description, employee highlights, and founder updates.
  • Type: Industry Report
  • Source Name: LinkedIn
  • Date Published:
  • URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/penseum

Title: Penseum

  • Summary: F6S startup profile describing Penseum’s product, founding details, and demo/overview information for founders and partners.
  • Type: Industry Report
  • Source Name: F6S
  • Date Published:
  • URL: https://www.f6s.com/company/penseum

Title: Penseum - Education Company Profile, Funding Rounds and Investors

  • Summary: BounceWatch company profile summarizing founding year, location, mission statement, and lack of disclosed funding.
  • Type: Industry Report
  • Source Name: BounceWatch
  • Date Published:
  • URL: https://bouncewatch.com/explore/startup/penseum