Yardini Projects EssayGrader Will Surpass $1M ARR By Year's End
Chan Yardini · How He Acquired an EdTech SaaS and 10x’d Its Revenue · Jul 21, 2025 · at 5:06
Chan Yardini, owner of EdTech platform EssayGrader, forecasts business growth during the back-to-school season.
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“We are projecting just over a million dollars in recurring revenue.”
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