Some brains are wired differently...and that's ok!

NEPTUNE XR

An AI-powered, XR-enabled platform designed to help children reach their full academic potential.

Beyond One Size Fits All : Education Tailored to All

Neptune is revolutionizing classroom learning by meeting each student where they are.

Our innovative platform utilizes cutting-edge AI and Extended Reality (XR) to tailor education to every individual's needs and according to their distinct learning style.

Why is it called Neptune?
Neptune is named after the most mysterious planet, not just because it’s cool, but because it inspires our mission. In our platform, children tackle tasks in a digital twin environment where they can safely make mistakes and learn without fear of negative consequences. As they succeed in challenging tasks or complete series of smaller ones, they're rewarded with a teleportation to a fantasy space environment, starting on a space station on Earth. This journey mode tests additional skills through space exploration adventures, culminating in exciting rounds and activities on Neptune itself.

How will Neptune help students?
Every child learns differently, and our increasingly digital world often exacerbates attention challenges—not just for neurodivergent children but for all students, making school performance even tougher. Neptune's adaptive platform is designed to meet these challenges head-on by learning each user's style through AI, then adapting interactions to match while gradually increasing complexity to effectively challenge and enhance their abilities. This personalized approach is backed by numerous studies showing the benefits of VR/XR in education, giving us strong reason to believe and the motivation to pursue this innovative method to improve focus and outcomes for all children.

How does Neptune work?
Neptune turns gameplay data into insights in three simple steps:

Step 1: Child Plays an Interactive Neptune Game
Your child starts by playing a short, engaging game—one that’s designed to be entertaining but also super insightful. They’ll have fun, and you’ll get to learn more about how they think and learn.

Step 2: Neptune Does a Smart Analysis
After the game, Neptune gets to work. It takes all the data from how the user played and breaks it down into things like processing speed, working memory, and decision-making skills and more.

Step 3. Pinpoint Where Support Is Needed
The best part? We use these insights to show exactly where a child might need a little extra help, whether it’s in school or in everyday life. It’s like having a roadmap to better understand and support their learning journey.

Neptune makes it simple and fun to get a clear picture of a child’s learning needs, so parents and teachers can help them thrive wherever they are.

Who Is the Team Behind Neptune?

Our team is made up of passionate educators, tech innovators, and child development experts, all driven by one mission: to make learning more engaging and effective for every child. We bring years of experience in educational technology, neuroscience, and classroom instruction, combined with a deep understanding of how children with unique learning needs, like ADHD, think and learn. At Neptune, we are committed to creating supportive learning environments that empower students, parents and educators.

Dax Hill, Founder and CEO

Over the past two decades, Dax has built an impressive and well-rounded career, working in both fast-paced startup teams and established legacy firms. Most of her experience has been in financial services, starting in investment banking and later moving into investment management, where she's taken on roles in product management, strategy, and marketing. Dax has helped bring over a dozen concepts to life, turning big ideas into real, scalable solutions. She’s known for her human-centered approach to innovation—a strength she's now channeling into Neptune, her latest venture. Dax holds a BS in Computer Science and an MS in Management from Long Island University and is currently an Executive MBA candidate at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Founding Team of Neptune

Bryan Smith

Technical Scrum Master and IT Operations Expert

Adept at driving Agile methodologies within fast-paced environments. Known for enhancing team productivity, Bryan brings a balanced approach to both leadership and hands-on technical support. As well as proactively address technical challenges, optimize workflows, and maintain systems reliability to support the startup’s rapid growth.

Peter Van Beever

Creative Visionary and Product Owner/Data Pipeline

Peter is a seasoned entrepreneur and information explorer. He has built websites for small businesses and large businesses including Blue Cross Blue Shield. He’s trained teams, photographed noteworthy names, and he excels in learning through lenses of others.

Diptika Devi

Cloud Visionary and Full-Stack Developer

Diptika is a full-stack developer with a background in Nutrition and Food Science. She’s currently pursuing her AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification to deepen her cloud computing skills. Her experience as a Food Technologist gives her a unique, scientific approach to software development.

Josue Castro

UI/UX Developer and Full-Stack Developer

Full-stack developer with 9+ years of experience in collaborative, agile environments. I enjoy coding, gaming, team building, and delivering a clean interface for users. Passionate about cloud computing, modern responsive design, and data processing. I thrive in both solo and team-driven projects.

Teddy Archibald

Tech-Savant and Full-Stack Developer

Teddy is a data engineering specialist with a strong foundation in software development and real-time data visualization. He brings a unique blend of analytical expertise and entrepreneurial drive.

Jonathan Diehl

Expert Strategist and Full-Stack Developer

Jon Diehl is a full-stack developer and business strategist with a Business degree in Operations Management from the University of Delaware and a Software Development certification from Zip Code Wilmington. He specializes in front-end design, business development, pitch marketing, and fundraising for successful project outcomes.

Concept Advisors

VR Expert

Stephen H. Lane, PH.D.

Dr. Lane is an accomplished researcher, educator and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience designing, developing and commercializing advanced VR, 3D graphics and animation technology for use in interactive entertainment, computer games and virtual reality

Elementary Education Expert

Sabrina Knight

As an instructional coach in NYC schools, Sabrina supports teachers by providing personalized coaching, professional development, and data-driven strategies to enhance classroom instruction. She fosters a collaborative environment, promotes best practices, and focuses on improving student outcomes by tailoring approaches to meet diverse educational needs.

VR Programming Expert

Uzoma Chikwem

Uzoma is an Ed-tech Founder and instructor at the first degree granting HBCU, Lincoln University. His current focus is on developing interactive and immersive products with XR and mobile control systems to provide a more hands-on with learning experience.

Product Engineering Expert

Peter Marks

Peter is a product and engineering leader that is passionate about political tech. As Senior Digital Product Manager, Peter is building digital organizing experiences for progressive campaigns and organizations, including AFL-CIO, NNU, Sunrise Movement and more. Prior to this, Peter was Head of Product for the Bernie Sanders Presidential campaign and a White House Fellow.

Interested in learning more about Neptune

Neptune isn't quite ready for primetime, but we are close to accepting users into our invite-only beta trial. If you are a parent and would like your child to participate in an upcoming Neptune trial, drop us a line.

Or, if you're interested in simply talking to someone on the Neptune team, we want to hear from you too.