In this episode of Women Talkin’ ’Bout AI, Jessica sits down with Arlyn Gajilan, founder of Tobey’s Tutor, an AI-powered learning support platform she originally built for her son, who has ADHD and dyslexia.

This conversation is a deep dive into what it actually looks like to build an AI product as a non-technical, bootstrapped founder, from vibe coding and early prototypes to onboarding, safety systems, and pricing decisions.

Jessica fully geeks out with Arlyn as they unpack:

Building AI to solve a deeply personal problem
What “vibe coding” can (and can’t) do
Designing responsibly for children and learning differences
UX vs. UI decisions that matter
Bootstrapping, pricing, and intentionally staying small
Why “AI wrapper” criticism misses the point
The reality of building while parenting and working full-time

Mentioned in the Episode

Tobey’s Tutor: https://tobeystutor.com/
Scientific American (article mentioning Toby’s Tutor): https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-one-mom-used-vibe-coding-to-build-an-ai-tutor-for-her-dyslexic-son/
Mobbin (UX/UI inspiration library); https://mobbin.com/
Empire of AI by Karen Hao: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743569/empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao/

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Vibe Coding and Building AI for Kids: Inside Tobey's Tutor with Arlyn Garijan