Meet the Founder | B. Tilak Kumar

The Story

From student to founder

Every feature in StudyLap exists because a real student needed it.

The problem

Studying is hard to start and harder to keep up. Notes pile up, motivation drops, and most study tools feel like homework themselves.

The idea

What if studying felt like a game? XP for effort, guilds to learn with friends, and an AI tutor that is always available to explain things.

The build

Tilak taught himself to build apps and created StudyLap alone, from the mobile app to the AI backend, while still in school.

Today

StudyLap brings an AI tutor, flashcards, quizzes, guild wars, leaderboards and focus mode together in one place.

More AI, more ways to compete and learn together, and tools that help every student get better results.

I’m a student too. I built StudyLap because I wanted studying to feel exciting, and I want every student to have the same chance to learn smarter.

B. Tilak Kumar
Founder, StudyLap

Mission & Values

What StudyLap stands for

Four ideas guide every update.

Mission

Help every student learn faster, stay consistent and enjoy the process.

Student first

Built by a student, so every feature solves a real study problem.

Safe for everyone

Child safety features like age checks and parental controls are built in.

Always improving

New features and fixes keep shipping, shaped by student feedback.

What He Built

StudyLap features

Everything inside StudyLap, made to turn studying into a habit you look forward to.

AI Tutor

Ask any question and get clear, concise explanations at any hour.

Voice Mode

Talk to your tutor hands-free with the “Hey Study” wake word.

PDF Chat

Attach your notes and ask questions answered from your own document.

Flashcards

3D flip cards organised into decks you can browse like stories.

AI Quizzes

Generate quizzes on any topic and test what you really know.

Guild Wars

Team up and battle other guilds in live quiz wars, or play Quick Play vs AI.

XP & Levels

Every session earns XP, so progress is always visible.

Leaderboards

Climb the ranks against friends and guilds.

Coin Store

Spend coins on timed power-up boosts for your next battle.

Focus Mode

Distraction-free study sessions that reward deep work.

Guild Chat

Talk, plan and cheer each other on inside your guild room.

Notifications

Get nudged when a war starts or your guild needs you.

Try Study Lab AI About the App

Try It

A taste of StudyLap

Small interactive demos of the features above.

XP Progress

Flashcard

What organelle is the powerhouse of the cell?Mitochondria

Quick Quiz

What is 12 × 12?

Under the Hood

Tech behind StudyLap

Modern tools, chosen to make the app fast, smart and reliable.

React NativeExpoFirebasePython & FlaskGemini AICustom AI Tutor ModelGoogle Play

What’s Next

The road ahead

Smarter AI tutor

A custom-trained tutor model that explains things the StudyLap way.

Web experience

Study Lab AI on the web, so you can learn on any device.

More competition

New guild features, badges and ways to show off your progress.

FAQ

Questions about the founder

Who founded StudyLap?

B. Tilak Kumar, a 12th grade student and solo developer, founded and built StudyLap.

Why did he build it?

To help students study smarter and enjoy it, by mixing AI help with games, friends and rewards.

Is StudyLap only for school students?

It is built for students first, and anyone who wants a fun, focused way to learn can use it.

How can I get in touch?

Use the Contact page and your message will reach the team.