Our Vision
Used in the right way, AI can personalise learning for every student and equip teachers to do their best work.
However, if students and educators are not equipped with the right tools, we risk replacing the hard work of thinking, and the struggle that leads to learning, from the learning process altogether, until the next generation has grown up without it.
We envision a world where struggle is a part of learning, and students reach for their own thinking rather than offload it to AI. A world where every teacher is equipped to personalise learning for every student, and is best placed to focus on the human aspects of their work.
Mission Statement
To build learning experiences that challenge students at the right level for them, cultivating their critical thinking while preserving the agency and professional judgement of the educators who guide them.
The team behind Hedgehog brings together experience from teaching, AI, policy and more to deliver on our mission and help shape the future of education.
CEO
CEO
In 2025, Mikea co-founded Hedgehog Education with the belief that the hard work of thinking should be protected, not made optional, by technology. He leads Hedgehog in its vision and strategy, product engineering as well as overall execution.
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Director of Education
Director of Education
Miguel is a teacher of Physics from secondary to university level. Hedgehog was born from the frustration he directly faced with his own students: spending hours correcting homework that seemed perfect, handed in by students who - when faced with the same problem - couldn't do it on their own.
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Strategic Advisor
Strategic Advisor
Nigel brings commercial strategy expertise, an ability to navigate the legislative environment, and a drive for advancing the business side of the start-up. Nigel focuses on positioning the platform with secondary schools and universities, building the partnerships and go-to-market approach that will allow Hedgehog to scale while staying true to its pedagogical roots.
Read moreWe’re working with schools positioning themselves as leaders in critical and independent thinking.