Julia Dixon saw how unfair college admissions was becoming and built ESAI, an AI platform helping students navigate applications for just $49.99/month instead of the $100k some advisors charge. After reaching 100k users and 8M TikTok views with zero marketing budget, she just secured $75k from investors on The Pitch. ESAI helps with essays, school matching, and financial resources - all without outsourcing students' authentic voices. #collegeadmissions #startupfunding #edtech #venturecapital #collegeapps #aiplatform #fyp #entrepreneurship