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Engineering
Computer Engineering + applied AI
- Building LEARN-X with RAG, pgvector, and Canvas LMS integrations
- Shipped a real-time collaborative prototype at Ivy Hackathon
- Coursework and projects in C, Verilog, TypeScript, and React
Founder • AI EdTech • Finance
Building AI tools that make learning more personal.
I'm Tadiwa Mbuwayesango, founder of LEARN-X and a Computer Engineering student at Iowa State. I build education tools, lead student AI initiatives, and study finance so I can understand the business side of what I build.
About
I study computer engineering and build tools for students.
I founded LEARN-X to help students study from the actual material their professors give them. The product turns lectures, PDFs, and slide decks into shorter lessons and practice questions. It is built with a RAG pipeline and Canvas LMS integration and has 84 beta users.
I study Computer Engineering at Iowa State and have also spent time on finance through the FINRA SIE, Adventis FMC II, the CFA Research Challenge, and a VC deal-sourcing externship at igniteXL Ventures.
Outside LEARN-X, I lead the AI@ISU Innovation Challenge with 100+ students, serve on the Iowa State Student Government Finance Committee, and co-host TechNologia Talks with Elvis Kimara.
Core Pillars
The main areas I work in.
Most of my time goes into LEARN-X, finance coursework and research, and student-led projects at Iowa State.
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Finance
SIE, Adventis, CFA Research Challenge
- Built valuation models for General Mills in the CFA Research Challenge
- Researched startups and markets during the igniteXL Ventures externship
- Studied financial modeling, market sizing, and investment research
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Campus Work
Student Government + AI@ISU
- Leading the AI@ISU Innovation Challenge with 100+ students
- Serving on the Student Government Finance Committee
- Working with student teams, committees, and university partners
Spotlight Projects
A few things I have spent real time on.
The main threads are LEARN-X, AI@ISU, and finance work through research and venture projects.
LEARN-X
Founder & CEO • Dec 2024 - Present
Started an edtech product that turns uploaded class materials into short, personalized lessons.
- Built the early RAG pipeline with pgvector, LangChain, and Canvas LMS integration.
- Managed the MVP, beta testing with 84 users, and outreach to university contacts.
- Interviewed users and used the feedback to shape the product roadmap.
AI@ISU Innovation Challenge
Project Lead • May 2025 - Present
Leading a university-wide AI competition with the Provost's Office and Student Government.
- Organized 100+ students across engineering, design, business, and other majors.
- Coordinated outreach, event logistics, and committee work with student government teams.
- Helped teams move from campus problem ideas to working prototypes and demo day presentations.
igniteXL Ventures
VC Deal Sourcing Externship • Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
Researched early-stage companies and markets during a venture capital externship.
- Looked at market size, competitors, business models, and revenue assumptions.
- Built simple projections and investment theses for startup opportunities.
- Presented investment memos to the externship team.
Credentials
Certifications and coursework.
Series 7 SIE • Adventis Financial Modeling • CFA Research Challenge (Equity Analyst) • CFI Corporate Finance • AWS Academy ML Foundations • Bloomberg Market Concepts
Finance & Investment
- Built three-statement models and investment memos with Adventis certification.
- Led CFA Research Challenge team in fundamental analysis, winning university selection round.
- Built market sizing models and Monte Carlo simulations for venture research.
Technical & Product
- Proficient in Python, C, Verilog, TypeScript, React, LangChain, Postgres, AWS.
- Ivy Hackathon Team Leader — shipped a real-time collaborative platform in 24 hours.
- Built Canvas LMS integrations for LEARN-X.
Want to reach me?
I'm open to internships, research, partnerships, and student projects around LEARN-X or AI@ISU.