In this episode of Founders’ Tales, we speak with Christopher Grillo, co-founder and CEO of Irnerius, Inc, a Boston based edtech startup focused on helping students and families make more informed college and financial aid decisions.
Christopher shares the real problem that sparked the idea, shaped by years in higher education and firsthand exposure to the challenges around student debt, limited counseling resources, and complex decision making.
He talks through the early days of building the product, how the MVP has evolved through constant iteration, and the lessons he has learned as a first time founder, including hiring carefully, building with intention, and thinking long term from day one. The conversation also touches on the value of the Boston startup community and the importance of staying balanced while navigating the realities of startup life.
