Built by Students Who Get It
We got tired of switching between 5+ apps just to work on one assignment. So we decided to build the unified academic platform we always wanted – and make it available for everyone.
How It All Started
Picture this: It's 2 AM. Your group project is due tomorrow. You're frantically switching between your shared document (where someone just accidentally deleted a crucial paragraph), a separate chat app pinging with conflicting ideas, your personal notes scattered across three different apps, and the course portal for assignment details.
Sound familiar? That's exactly what sparked Axonotes. We're students who experienced this chaos firsthand and thought: "There has to be a better way."
Two years ago, Oliver built a private version for his own flashcard needs. As university approached, the vision grew: What if we could create one beautiful platform that handles everything students actually need?
Meet the Founders
Oliver Seifert
Founder & Lead Developer
"I've been coding for 9+ years across everything from web development to systems programming. The idea for Axonotes came from my own frustration with academic tools that just don't work the way students actually think."
Fun fact: Uses Fedora Linux and got frustrated when school tools like MS Teams didn't work well on his setup. That's partly what motivated building something better.
Ionut-Sorin Vladu
Co-founder & Engineer
"I bring 4+ years of software engineering experience and a background in AI and Computer Science. I love the challenge of building complex systems that actually make people's lives easier."
Fun fact: Competed in Math and Physics Olympiads in high school, which sparked his passion for solving complex problems with code.
Ludovic Morin
Lead Designer & Developper
"I spend 5 years in an arts school in their arts program in Quebec. I've had more than 6 years in software developement and web design creation"
Fun fact: Created a non-profit organization in Quebec to foster creativity in youth through art and technology.
How We're Building It Different
Student-First Design
Every feature is designed by students who actually use these tools daily. No corporate guessing about what students need.
Works Everywhere
Built to work seamlessly on Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile. Your work follows you, no matter what device you prefer.
Privacy by Design
End-to-end security and Swiss data protection standards. Your academic work stays private and secure.
Where We Are Right Now
We're currently building the core features based on feedback from students like you. Every feature request and pain point you share directly influences what we build next.
Built on Solid Ground
Offline-First Architecture
Powered by SpaceTimeDB for real-time collaboration. Work anywhere, sync everywhere.
Native Performance
Built with Tauri and SvelteKit for fast, secure, cross-platform apps that feel native on every device.
What Drives Us
Solve Real Problems
We build features that solve actual pain points students face every day, not just cool tech for the sake of it.
Open Source Spirit
Academic tools should be accessible to everyone. Our core is open source and self-hostable.
Swiss Privacy Standards
Built with the same privacy principles and data protection standards that Switzerland is known for.
Precision, Privacy, and Quality
Just like Swiss watches and chocolates, we're building Axonotes with attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to excellence that students can trust.
Be Part of the Story
We're not just building software – we're building the future of academic work. Your feedback, ideas, and experiences shape every feature we develop.