St. Louis Business Review readers declare ‘King of the Curve’ as most investable start-up in 2025. 🏆
In an electrifying showdown that came down to the wire, King of the Curve (KOTC) clinched the top spot in St. Louis Inno’s 2025 Startup Madness competition, beating out dozens of top innovators across the region.
The win wasn't just a title — it was a reflection of what happens when mission-driven technology meets grassroots support.
Featured in the St. Louis Business Journal, KOTC was hailed for its commitment to leveling the playing field in premed education through AI-powered, gamified study tools that help students achieve MCAT success and beyond.
KOTC levels the playing field by bringing elite study strategies — the kind top students use — to everyone. With tools like an adaptive question bank and predictive scoring, it gives all students a personalized, tutor-like experience, no matter their background.
🎯 “We built KOTC to make students feel seen, supported, and set up for success… this win is a win for every student who’s felt overwhelmed or overlooked.”
Says Founder Heath Rutledge-Jukes.
What’s Next for KOTC?
Winning Startup Madness comes with more than bragging rights.
🔥 Featured Spot at the 2025 St. Louis Inno Fire Awards
KOTC will be spotlighted at the Inno Fire Awards this fall, one of the region's most exciting events celebrating high-growth startups and tech disruptors. It’s a huge opportunity to share our mission with partners, investors, and education leaders.
🌎 National Exposure via the Inno Network
With coverage expanding across 40+ U.S. markets in the American Inno network, KOTC is stepping onto the national stage — giving more students access to tools that change their test prep journey forever.
🚀 Product Expansion & AI Innovations
This win fuels the next phase of our product roadmap: deeper AI personalization, smarter score prediction tools, and stronger community-based learning experiences. If you liked what we’ve built so far — just wait.
A Heartfelt Thank You 💙
This win belongs to every one of you who voted, shared, and believed.
We were 50/50 at the finish line — and your support tipped the scale. That’s powerful.
We’ve always said KOTC is built by students, for students, and this proves just how strong that community really is.
🗣️ “We’re not just a startup — we’re a movement,” says Rutledge-Jukes. “And we’re just getting started.”
Stay in the Loop
📸 Voted for us? DM your screenshot to @mcatkingofthecurve on Instagram — we’ve got a special prize for you (hint: better than a keychain, not quite a Lambo 😎).
💌 Want to be part of the next chapter? Download King of the Curve for app updates, premed tips, and exclusive invites to future events and beta releases.
