2024 has been a transformative year for LunarTech, marked by extraordinary achievements across product development, global expansion, partnerships, and open-source contributions. Below is a detailed overview of our milestones and accomplishments.

1. Product Releases and Features

LunarTech Academy Expansion

• Published over 66 new courses across vital topics, including:
  • Machine Learning
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generators (RAG)
  • Deep Learning
  • Linear Algebra
  • Tech Interview Preparation
  • Personal Branding
• Enhanced the Data Science Bootcamp to become one of the most comprehensive AI training programs globally. We enhanced the Data Science Bootcamp with new case studies, quizzes, and assignments.

Pre-Launch AI Engineering Bootcamp

• Pre-launched the highly anticipated AI Engineering Bootcamp, following a year-long R&D process.
• Attracted global interest in just couple of days, with applications from USA to Armenia, Vietnam to Canada, Paris to Kaduna, and Haiti to Morocco, showcasing its worldwide appeal.
• Designed to meet the growing demand for real AI Engineers, the program equips engineers to excel in the fields of AI and Generative AI.

Phoenix Launch - 200+ AI Agents

• Launched Phoenix 1.5 months ago, an advanced R&D platform featuring 200+ specialized AI agents.
• A rapid tool designed for employees and enterprises to leverage generative AI, reducing repetitive tasks from 8 hours to just 3 hours.
• Phoenix integrates cutting-edge AI technologies from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, empowering users to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.

2. Strategic Partnerships and Investments

Startup Accelerator Programs

• Selected for world-renowned startup programs, including:
  • NVIDIA Inception
  • Microsoft for Startups
  • Google for Startups
  • Plug and Play Accelerator

New Partnership

• FreeCodeCamp:
• We are Top Open Source Partner with the world’s largest tech education platform, FreeCodeCamp. Platform known globally with millions of learners worldwide and global recognition for teaching Software Engineering and Other Technical Skills.
• OpenAI Partnership:
  Partnered with OpenAI to integrate their state-of-the-art large-language models into Phoenix, enabling our rapid AI agents to perform with advanced capabilities and precision.
• Anthropic Partnership:
  Collaborated with Anthropic to leverage their cutting-edge large-language models, further enhancing the intelligence and efficiency of our Phoenix platform.
• Ministry of High Tech of Armenia:
  Signed an agreement with the Ministry of High Tech of Armenia, securing tax exemptions and official recognition as an AI and data science company.

Post-Revenue Milestone

• Achieved post-revenue status, marking a critical milestone in Lunar Tech’s growth.

VC and Investor Engagement

• Experienced our inaugural VC processes, receiving term sheets on the table for at least $500.000
• Achieved remarkable angel investor interest without approaching a single investor.
• After short discussions, received a proposal to open a new subsidiary in the UAE, in collaboration with one of the largest IT parks in the region.

3. Expansion and Global Reach

Opening a New Branch

• Opened a new branch in sunny Armenia, alongside our headquarters in Austin, Texas, USA.
• This expansion strengthens LunarTech’s presence in both North America and Southwest Asia, positioning us for greater global impact and supporting our growing operations.

Studio Expansion

• Established two state-of-the-art studios for complete Production:
  • One in the Netherlands
  • One in Armenia
• These studios have been instrumental in scaling our content creation process, enabling the production of high-quality courses, tutorials, and video content for our learners and global audience.

Learner Base Expansion

• Reached over 30,000 learners across 144 countries, solidifying Lunar Tech’s position as a global leader in AI education.
• The top three regions driving this growth include:
  • USA
  • Europe
  • Southwest Asia

4. Open Source Contributions

GitHub and Content Publishing

• Published 102 open-source videos on YouTube, consisting of full courses, tutorials, and lectures.
• Released additional content on FreeCodeCamp’s platform, furthering our commitment to accessible education.
• Published 20+ of open-source handbooks, both technical and non-technical, on topics ranging from machine learning to personal development.
• Released significant open-source projects and codebases on GitHub, solidifying our role as an open-source leader.

Open Source Recognition

• Recognized just days ago as a top open-source contributor to FreeCodeCamp, the world’s largest tech education platform.

5. YouTube and Media Recognition

YouTube Channel Growth

• Achieved 17,000 active subscribers, delivering impactful educational content globally.
• Monetization Milestone:
  • Successfully won the battle with YouTube, and our channel became officially monetizable this year.

Media Coverage

• Featured in leading global media outlets, including:
  • Forbes
  • Bloomberg
  • Insider
  • Entrepreneur
  • Benzinga

and many others.

6. Conferences and Industry Recognition

Conference Participation

• Web Summit, Qatar:
  • Selected among the top 6% of startups out of 1,100 participants.
  • Presented on the prestigious Web Summit stage in category of “Future of AI and Machine Learning“, showcasing LunarTech’s innovative solutions to a global audience
• WCIT, Armenia:
  • Participated in this premier tech event hosted by UATE.
• Silicon Mountains Tech Summit, Armenia:
  • Contributed to discussions on AI’s role in digital transformation.
• Digitech 2024, Armenia:
  • A significant platform for networking and sharing advancements.
• Digitalization Summit, Yerevan:
  • Presented Lunar Tech’s innovations in AI-driven digital transformation.
• Improvement of Practical Skills Hackathon Summit, Tsackhgadzor, Armenia:

International Recognition

• Data Science Bootcamp in Top Ranking:
  • Recognized among the top seven bootcamps in the USA in 2024 by ITPro, underscoring its excellence and industry relevance.
• Open Source Recognition by World’s Largest Tech Education Platform
  • Recognized just days ago as a top open-source contributor to FreeCodeCamp, the world’s largest tech education platform based in San Francisco. Which means courses published on FCC has been among their most popular and watched courses, watched by millions of students worldwide.

Organizational Memberships

• Joined prominent organizations, including UATE and UEICT, to strengthen ties with Armenian tech communities.

Key Numbers at a Glance

• Global Reach: Reached 50 million people worldwide.
• Learners: Educated 30,000 learners across 144 countries.
• YouTube Videos Published: Published 102 videos on YouTube and Gained 17,000 YouTube active subscribers
• Handbooks Published: Published 20+ open-source handbooks (technical and non-technical).
• Courses Launched: Released 66 new courses, expanding our portfolio.
• Studios Built: Established 2 state-of-the-art studios
• Newsletter Subscribers: Launched the Data Science and AI Newsletter, now reaching over 5,500 tech professionals.
• Social Media Audience: Gained over 70,000 social media followers across multiple platforms, including: