Azi Jamalian

Azi Jamalian's background is in Systems Engineering, but then got very interested in education and more specifically in the integration of Technology and Learning. That’s why she ended up with a PhD in Cognitive Science in Education from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Azi then co-founded Tiggly, an early learning company that pioneered the integration of physical play with digital applications, to provide a rich and interactive learning experience for children. Next, she joined littleBits as their head of education strategy. Millions of children got to love learning math and writing their first words with Tiggly. Millions more are inventing the world they want to live in with littleBits.

She's a TED speaker, former TED resident, have published journal articles and book chapters on a broad range of topics such as designing learning platforms for children, emerging educational tech, game design, mathematical education, and cognition. Azi is honored to have received numerous awards including “IES Prize for Excellence in Research on Cognition and Student Learning” and “The Cooney Center’s certificate of innovation in Children’s Learning”.

Today, Azi the CEO at The GIANT Room, giving every child the opportunity and community support they need to act on their most ambitious dreams.