Penji provides a mobile‑first scheduling platform that centralizes tutoring, coaching, advising and other student support services for colleges. The system automates appointment booking, note‑taking and data tracking, pulling demographic information from the institution’s SIS and offering a unified CRM for usage analytics. With 41% of student traffic coming from mobile devices, Penji’s app enables students to book sessions, join groups, and access resources directly from their phones.
Funding
$53.7K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Colleges and universities often manage multiple academic support services—tutoring, coaching, advising, and other student resources—using disparate tools, manual data entry, and email-based scheduling, which creates inefficiencies and low student engagement.
Solution
Penji offers a mobile-first scheduling platform that consolidates all academic support services into a single system. Students can book appointments, join group sessions, and view drop‑in schedules directly from their phones, driving higher engagement as 41% of traffic comes from mobile. The platform automatically captures demographic data from the institution’s SIS, logs session notes, and updates unified student profiles, eliminating manual data entry and streamlining reporting. Administrators gain real‑time dashboards and a centralized CRM that tracks usage across tutoring, advising, campus gyms, food pantries, and other services. Integrated calendar sync, email/SMS campaign tools, and support for video‑based appointments further simplify operations and improve communication.
Target Audience
Penji serves higher‑education institutions—learning centers, tutoring programs, advising offices, and other student support units—that need a unified, mobile‑centric scheduling and data management solution.
Features
- Mobile app for students to schedule appointments, join groups, and view drop‑in hours with a user‑friendly interface
- Automated data capture from SIS, including demographics and session history, feeding a unified student CRM
- Centralized scheduling, notes, and communications for multiple support units in one platform
- Integrated calendar sync (Google, Outlook) and video‑conference links (Zoom) for seamless virtual sessions
- Real‑time dashboards and analytics to monitor resource utilization and student engagement
- Customizable workflows for any unit, from tutoring centers to campus-wide services and kiosk check‑outs
- Built‑in email and SMS campaign tools for coordinated outreach across all units