Founder Story: How Chandler Malone is using AI to transform test prep and career coaching
The story of Path - AI powered test prep and career coach
In the ever-evolving landscape of education technology, Path AI, co-founded by CEO Chandler Malone, is leveraging artificial intelligence to bridge the gap between education and employment opportunities.
The Vision Behind Path
For over five years, Chandler has worked at the crossroads of technology, education, and workforce development. He noticed that standardized tests often act as gatekeepers to opportunities, but access to high-quality preparation is often too expensive for many.
Motivated to address this, Chandler co-founded Path to deliver affordable, scalable, and personalized solutions, empowering individuals to overcome these barriers and unlock new opportunities.
Path’s Evolution
Path was launched in August 2023, as advances in generative AI opened new possibilities. Initially, the team created a skills training tool, but quickly pivoted to focus on standardized test preparation—where they could have the most significant impact.
Today, Path provides tools tailored to the education-to-employment pipeline, delivering meaningful outcomes for its users.
What Path Offers
Path’s platform includes:
Personalized Study Plans: Custom plans target specific areas for improvement after an initial assessment.
Unlimited Practice Opportunities: Real test-modeled quizzes and full-length exams build confidence and mastery.
AI Genius Assistant: This expert-trained AI answers academic and career questions, provides guidance, and creates custom courses to address learning gaps.
Comprehensive Test Catalog: Covering exams like the SAT, ACT, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and more, Path supports diverse educational and professional goals.
Path simulates real test experiences, offering predictive scoring and tailored preparation for success.
Making Test Prep Accessible
Chandler believes education should be accessible to all. Path offers tools at a fraction of the cost of traditional test prep services, which often charge hundreds of dollars per hour. By leveraging technology, Path provides high-quality solutions for everyone.
The Path Scholarship
To further support its mission, Path launched a $25,000 scholarship, open until April. This initiative reflects Chandler’s commitment to giving back and reinvesting in the community.
“We’ve built a strong business through our users’ support,” Chandler says. “It’s only right to redistribute that value to empower their success.”
A Mission for the Future
Chandler Malone and Path are reshaping the education-to-employment landscape. By combining technology and accessibility, they’re breaking barriers and unlocking potential for students and professionals alike.
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