About AkademiChat

We believe that choosing the right educational and career path shouldn't be a journey you take alone. That's why we created a platform where students can connect with experienced guides who have walked their path before.

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Our Mission

At AkademiChat, we understand that every student has unique questions, aspirations, and challenges. Our platform connects you with guides who have real, first-hand experience in your field of interest.

Through 1:1 video calls, our guides share authentic insights about their educational journey, career paths, and the realities of different fields. This isn't just theoretical advice - it's real experience from people who've been where you want to go.

In 2025
we started our project
25+
Study Fields

What Makes Us Different

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Real Experience

Our guides aren't just advisors - they're people who have actually studied in your field and navigated the challenges you're facing.

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Personal Connection

Face-to-face video calls create authentic connections where you can ask the questions that matter most to you.

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Flexible Scheduling

Book 30 or 60-minute sessions that fit your schedule, with guides from different time zones available.

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Diverse Perspectives

Access guides from various backgrounds, universities, and career paths to get a complete picture of your options.

Meet Our Team

Three passionate individuals who came together with a shared vision of making quality educational guidance accessible to everyone.

Ifeanyi Joseph Mankwe

Ifeanyi Joseph Mankwe

Soon to be Co-Founder & CEO

Ifeanyi graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, and an MSc in Bionics and Biomimetics from Hochschule Rhein-Waal, Kleve, Germany. He has held significant positions as a Quality Engineer at Mayser GmbH & Co. KG and a Quality Specialist at Philips Respironics, where he gained extensive knowledge of engineering concepts, quality control, and high-tech problem-solving.

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Business Operations Mentoring Communication
Sairam Damparala

Sairam Damparala

Soon to be Co-Founder & CMO

My goal is to leverage high technologies and modern engineering to drive product innovation and strategic development. I aim to lead teams in creating customer-centric solutions that enhance market competitiveness and business growth.

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Community Building Marketing User Experience
Jan Hillesheim

Jan Hillesheim

Soon to be Co-Founder & CTO

Jan holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Koblenz and is about to complete his Master's in Digital Business Management. He is the founder and CEO of Ausbildung-suchen.de GmbH, an IT startup that helps companies connect with suitable apprentices and students in a modern way.

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Computer Science Entrepreneurship Product Development

Our Values

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Authenticity

We believe in genuine connections and honest conversations. Our guides share real experiences, including both successes and challenges.

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Accessibility

Quality guidance shouldn't be a privilege. We work to make our platform accessible to students from all backgrounds and circumstances.

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Empowerment

We don't make decisions for you - we provide the insights and confidence you need to make informed choices about your future.

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Community

We're building a supportive community where guides and students can connect, learn, and grow together.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Join thousands of students who have found their path with personalized guidance from experienced guides.

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