About Us

Created by educators, for educators

Founded in 2023, Excelas was born from real classroom experience. When our founder John, an active teacher, saw how much time his colleagues spent on administrative tasks instead of teaching, he knew there had to be a better way. Together with his father Bryan, a technology veteran, they set out to create tools that give teachers back their most precious resource - time. Supported by the UCL Hatchery program and driven by our deep understanding of education, we're committed to helping teachers focus on what matters most: inspiring the next generation.

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John Quy

Founder & CEO - Teacher & Engineer

As a practicing science teacher and engineer, John brings a unique perspective to educational technology. His firsthand experience in the classroom drives our mission to give teachers back their most valuable resource - time.

  • Combines classroom expertise with engineering innovation
  • Passionate about reducing teacher workload through technology
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Andrew Downing

Chief Technology Officer

With over three decades of software development experience and a successful startup background, Andrew leads our technical innovation. His deep understanding of both technology and education shapes our product development.

  • Expert in creating intuitive educational software
  • Dedicated to building tools teachers love to use
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Sara Martins

Chief Marketing Officer

Sara brings a wealth of global business experience to Excelas. Her background in technical sales and multilingual communication helps us better understand and serve diverse educational communities.

  • Experienced in bringing innovative solutions to schools
  • Passionate about transforming education through technology

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