News & Press

  • 01.17.12

    Virtual Nerd Launches School Edition to Help Teachers Deliver More Personalized Math Instruction.

  • 12.15.11

    Virtual Nerd partners with Washington Learning Source to offer interactive supplemental instruction to Washington classrooms.

  • 11.22.11

    Maths Insider names Virtual Nerd "Best Online Math Program for High School (US) Students.

  • 10.12.11

    NewSchools Venture Fund Recognizes Virtual Nerd For Helping Advance Education Technology.

  • 10.02.11

    TechPoweredMath blogs about the benefits of Virtual Nerd's algebra boot camps. The 5-week guided study programs help students stay "math-fit" for only $19.

  • 09.13.11

    In a Back to School Giveaway promotion, Virtual Nerd partnered with 5 other ed-tech companies to offer $150,000 in prizes to schools throughout the United States. Virtual Nerd provided free service for up to 2,000 students as part of the prize package.

  • 08.22.11

    Moms Get Real says Virtual Nerd "makes a difference in student success".

  • 07.22.11

    Avoid the summer slide by participating in one of our Algebra boot camps! These 5-week study programs help students stay math-fit during the summer months so they are prepared and confident for returning to school in the fall!

  • 05.25.11

    CODiE Ed Awards 2011 025

    Virtual Nerd was selected to participate in SIIA's 2011 Ed Tech Industry Summit Incubator Program and won "Most Likely to Succeed in the Education Market" runner-up. Also selected by Blackboard for their Business Partner program.

  • 03.01.11

    On WGN Chicago, Leo offers his top 5 tips to help students prepare for big tests.

  • 01.08.11

    BBC News

    Michelle Fleury interviews Leo about the forthcoming Virtual Nerd app for Yahoo! Connected TV, as part of this BBC segment titled, "How internet is changing the way we watch television"

  • 01.07.11

    In a live interview at CES, Virtual Nerd is featured on CNN's segment Big i (ideas, innovations, imaginations) with Ali Velshi

  • 11.17.10

    School Tech Talk

    "Easy-to-Understand Video Tutorials"

    Lisa Hill reviews Virtual Nerd for School Tech Talk.

  • 09.28.10

    SheKnows.com

    Leo's Guide to Homework Success at Any Age

    SheKnows.com asked Virtual Nerd for homework help tips for every age group.

  • 09.27.10

    FOX25 Boston

    Virtual Nerd co-founder and expert tutor Leo Shmuylovich made a live appearance on the set of Boston's FOX25 with his tips for homework success.

  • 09.21.10

    FamilyFirst.com

    Leo's 7 Tips for Homework Success

    FamilyFirst.com shares Virtual Nerd co-founder's 7 tips for homework success.

  • 09.10.10

    WHDH Boston

    “Perfect to help with those tricky math problems.” Virtual Nerd is featured on Boston NBC Affiliate WHDH in "School Smarts: Hot homework sites"

  • 09.06.10

    Edtech Digest

    Victor Romero interviews the founders of Virtual Nerd.

  • 09.01.10

    Redbook features Virtual Nerd in their Making it Work: Mom Life section

    In her feature, Online help for homework stumpers, Marisa Cohen wrote this about Virtual Nerd: “These videos are super-high-tech and you can pause to hear deeper explanations.”

  • 06.29.10

    Virtual Nerd is Parent Tested Parent Approved

    Virtual Nerd awarded Seal of Approval by Parent Tested Parent Approved organization.

  • 06.03.10

    Leo Shmuylovich named to St. Louis Business Journal's 2010 30 Under 30

    The St. Louis Business Journal names Virtual Nerd co-founder Leo Shmuylovich to its 2010 list of “30 Under 30”.

  • 03.23.10

    Leo Shmuylovich, Josh Salcman, Virtual Nerd featured on New York Times blog You're the Boss

    New York Times contributor Lora Kolodny posts about “Why Virtual Nerd Declined a $70,000 Competition Prize”

  • 03.15.10

    Leo Shmuylovich, Josh Salcman, Virtual Nerd featured on KMOV CBS Channel 4: Good News 4 a Change

    KMOV's Larry Conners features Virtual Nerd in his piece about InnovateVMS, the venture mentoring service of Innovate St. Louis, in “Good News 4 a Change: Mentoring Entrepreneurs”

  • 03.08.10

    Leo Shmuylovich, Josh Salcman, Virtual Nerd featured on KSDK NBC Channel 5 Show Me St. Louis

    Virtual Nerd is featured on KSDK's “Show Me St. Louis”
    “Virtual Nerd: Helping students everywhere”

  • 02.03.10

    Leo Shmuylovich, Josh Salcman, Virtual Nerd featured in St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Virtual Nerd is profiled in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
    “Tutoring program adds a personal touch”

  • 01.01.10

    Virtual Nerd founders featured in Success Factor article

    Virtual Nerd is featured in “The Success Factor”, highlighting six St. Louis start-ups and their founders.

  • 09.01.09

    St. Louis Commerce Magazine Logo

    Virtual Nerd is featured in an article about the Olin Cup business plan and entrepreneurship competition

  • 04.12.09

    Social Nerdia Masthead

    David Siteman Garland, host of The Rise to the Top on ABC 30, sends some love Virtual Nerd’s way in an interview on Social Nerdia (great name, btw)

  • 04.01.09

    St. Louis Business Monthly Masthead

    Virtual Nerd is featured in an article about St. Louis ventures finding sources of funding

  • 02.22.09

    The Rise to the Top Logo

    Virtual Nerd is featured as a Hot Company on David Siteman Garland's TV show The Rise to the Top (check out our old school logo!)

  • 02.05.09

    Virtual Nerd founders kiss the Olin Cup

    Virtual Nerd wins Olin Cup business plan and entrepreneurship competition at Washington University in St. Louis