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AI Tinkerers - New York City
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Team consisting of an AI engineer from Credit Genie, a CMU-trained automation specialist from Lifetime Brands, and a veteran Microsoft Research game developer.

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Tiger Mom 🐯 — AI Academic Coaching App

Tiger Mom is a mobile-first AI coaching app featuring an anime-inspired “Tiger Mom” character who delivers tough-love academic guidance to high school students (ages 14–18).

What It Does

  • Live Voice Conversations — Students can have real-time video/voice calls with an AI-powered Tiger Mom avatar who roasts laziness, motivates with sharp wit, and pushes students toward excellence.

  • Grade Tracking & GPA Calculator — Students log their courses and grades, and the app automatically calculates their GPA with color-coded progress indicators. Tiger Mom reacts to your grades — proud for A’s, stern for C’s.

  • Career Exploration — Conversational career guidance helps students discover paths based on their interests, strengths, and academic performance.

  • Homework Reminders — A task manager for assignments with due dates, priorities, and Tiger Mom’s motivational nudges to keep students on track.

  • Daily Motivational Quotes — Each day, Tiger Mom delivers a fresh dose of tough-love wisdom on the home screen.

Tech Stack

  • Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
  • Backend: Lovable Cloud (edge functions for AI chat and video avatar)
  • AI Video Avatar: Tavus integration for real-time conversational video
  • Design: Mobile-first, anime-inspired aesthetic with bold orange/red palette and expressive animations

Who It’s For

High school students (grades 9–12) who want an entertaining, no-nonsense AI study coach that holds them accountable — like having an Asian mom in your pocket. 🩴

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Talk to tiger mom (functional web link for mobile browser )

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