Campus College Startup Acquires Sizzle AI, Hires Jerome Pesenti as CTO

Campus, a college startup backed by Sam Altman, has hired Jerome Pesenti, former Meta AI head, as its CTO. The company will acquire Pesenti's AI learning platform Sizzle AI to integrate personalized educational content for its 1.7 million users. This acquisition will advance Campus's roadmap by 2-3 years, enabling the platform to cater learning to individual student needs.

Campus, a college startup backed by Sam Altman, has taken a significant step forward in its mission to make education more accessible by hiring Meta's former AI chief, Jerome Pesenti, as its CTO. The company will also acquire Pesenti's AI learning platform, Sizzle AI, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will enable Campus to integrate personalized educational content for its 1..7 million users, advancing its roadmap by 2-3 years CTO Realty Growth: I'm Buying The Dip Of This Fully Covered Record 10% Dividend Yield^[1].

Jerome Pesenti, who previously served as the AI Vice President at Meta, will lead Campus' technology efforts. The acquisition of Sizzle AI, which currently serves 1.7 million users, will allow Campus to offer personalized AI-generated educational content. This move is expected to enhance the platform's ability to cater to individual student needs, as stated by Tade Oyerinde, Campus founder and chancellor CTO Realty Growth: I'm Buying The Dip Of This Fully Covered Record 10% Dividend Yield^[1].

Campus, which was founded to disrupt the community college system, offers accredited associate degrees taught by adjunct professors from prestigious institutions such as Stanford, Princeton, and New York University. The platform charges $7,320 per academic year and accepts Pell Grants, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience that includes a laptop, mobile Wi-Fi pack, personal success coach, and 24/7 tutoring access. Professors earn upwards of $8,000 per course CTO Realty Growth: I'm Buying The Dip Of This Fully Covered Record 10% Dividend Yield^[1].

The acquisition of Sizzle AI and the hiring of Pesenti align with Campus' goal of maximizing access to world-class education. The company has raised over $100 million from investors including Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, General Catalyst, NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale, and Figma CEO Dylan Field CTO Realty Growth: I'm Buying The Dip Of This Fully Covered Record 10% Dividend Yield^[1].

The integration of Sizzle AI's personalized learning content will likely enhance Campus' competitive edge in the educational technology sector. By leveraging advanced AI technologies, Campus aims to provide a more tailored and effective learning experience for its students.

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CTO Realty Growth: I'm Buying The Dip Of This Fully Covered Record 10% Dividend Yield^[1] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/sam-altman-college-startup-campus-meta-ai.html