ProfessorMe

ProfessorMe is a multilingual, AI-powered academic mentor. Built in Scotland and backed by The University of Edinburgh, it ensures no one is left out of the classroom. This cutting edge AI learning tool provides learners with tips and practical advice on assignments, exam preparation and more.

Its flagship product, Professor Dynamo, is the world’s first multilingual digital professor, designed to support both students and academic staff across a wide range of disciplines.

The company is powered by co-founders Dr Kate Smith and Daisy McConville. Kate is the academic behind it as an alumnus of Harvard University, Yale University and the University of St Andrews and Daisy is the Chief Product Officer and designer.

In 2024 ProfessorMe won 'Start Up of the Year' at the Women's Enterprise Scotland Awards. It's a wonderful example of what women-founded businesses can achieve with academic insight and passion.

Leading edge AI EdTech company ProfessorMe has been nominated for two categories in the Scotland StartUp Awards 2025.

Fresh from launching the world’s first AI Professor, we are proud to be recognised in the categories Education & Training StartUp of the Year plus AI StartUp of the Year.

We are a female-founded, world-positive business with a social impact mission to make sure no one is left out of the university classroom.

Huge thanks to the team at for the accolade and to our clients, friends and supporters. You know who you are!

🇨🇭 ProfessorMe in Switzerland!

Last week, Dr. Kate Smith, Daisy McConville, and Dr. Ben McConville took ProfessorMe on a transformative visit to Lausanne, Switzerland!

With the amazing support of Innovaud and Xavier Philipona, we explored Switzerland’s cutting-edge education, technology, and cybersecurity landscape. 🌍✨

Key Highlights:
🇨🇭 EHL – Future of education with CEO Andrea Monti
🇨🇭 EPFL – Industry collaborations with Eleonora Borda
🇨🇭 Unlimitrust – Cybersecurity & startups with Mayde Rodriguez
🇨🇭 UNIL – Entrepreneurship in EdTech with Anne Headon & Anne Liquois
🇨🇭 Swiss EdTech Collider – Virtual insights with Roman Bruegger

From world-class universities to forward-thinking incubators, this trip reinforced our mission: leveraging innovation to transform learning. 🎓

Huge thanks to everyone who welcomed us - we look forward to building on these connections! 🇨🇭 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

AI Innovation in London!

Last week, we took part in the Bayes Centre AI Accelerator on Tour, joining an incredible lineup of AI innovators, investors, and industry experts at Sustainable Venture’s County Hall.

💡 From AI regulation and cybersecurity to social media strategy and global expansion, we gained valuable insights and showcased our AI-driven solutions alongside some of the most exciting startups in the space.

🎤 One of the highlights? Pitching our innovation at the Investor Drinks Reception - a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of AI.

A huge thank you to , Bayes Centre, and everyone who made this event such a success! 🙌

📸 Swipe through for some highlights from our time in London!

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Spot Us in the City! 📍

We’re excited to see our Professor Dynamo posters proudly displayed in some amazing local businesses across Edinburgh! A huge thank you to and The Richmond Cafe for supporting us. 🙌

If you’re out and about, keep your eyes peeled for our posters. Snap a pic if you spot one and tag us – we’d love to see where you find us! 📸✨

A Look Back at Our Launch Event! 🚀

Last Thursday, we introduced Professor Dynamo, the world’s first digital professor!

The event featured a presentation from our CEO, Dr. Kate Smith, followed by an in-depth Q&A where we had the chance to connect with our audience, answer insightful questions, and dive deeper into the future of digital education.

After the Q&A, we kept the conversations going over drinks - an amazing opportunity to network and share excitement for what’s ahead!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us - we’re just getting started. Stay tuned for more! 💡

📸 Swipe through to see some highlights from the day!

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Only 1 week to go! 🚀

The countdown is almost over, and we’re just 7 days away from unveiling something that will empower both students and educators to reach new heights.

The ProfessorMe team has been hard at work behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming soon.

Be among the first to experience this transformation by registering your interest via the link in our bio. 🔗

Stay tuned for the big reveal – we’re nearly there!

Meet Scarlett McQuillan 🎓

We’re thrilled to introduce Scarlett, our Content and Media Editor at ProfessorMe.

With her sharp eye for detail and a passion for creating cohesive, engaging content, Scarlett plays a vital role in unifying our voice across platforms. Having recently completed an M.A. in Modern and 21st Century Literature at the University of Durham, she brings firsthand insight into the student experience.

Drop a comment below to say hi! 👋🏼

This January is all about transformation. We’ve been working on something incredible behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to share it with you! ✨ The countdown begins...

Link in bio to register and be the first to know. 🔗

Next up, meet Gillian Donoghue! ✨

Gill is our International Education Officer and the driving force behind ProfessorMe’s global resources and partnerships. With over 15 years of teaching experience and a passion for advocating for disadvantaged communities, Gill’s dedication to quality education spans from Scotland to Myanmar. 🌍

Say hi to Gill and discover how she’s helping students worldwide unlock their full potential! 👋

Next up - meet Milly Stevenson! 🌟

Milly is the creative force behind Professor Me’s social media presence, bringing her expertise in digital marketing to life. With a Masters in Marketing with Digital Strategy from Edinburgh Napier University, Milly loves blending creativity with strategy to craft engaging content that connects with our audience and builds our growing community.

If you share Milly’s excitement for the January reveal, you can sign up via the link in our bio. 🔗

Keep following along to meet the remaining members of the ProfessorMe team! 🎓