Mathieu Skulason

Mathieu Grettir Skúlason is the co-founder and CEO of Evolytes, an Iceland-based education technology company transforming how children learn mathematics. With an interdisciplinary background spanning psychology, software engineering, mathematics, game design, and pedagogy, Mathieu blends research, creativity, and technology to build tools that make learning faster, more engaging, and more enjoyable. Mathieu began programming at a young age, creating games and digital services that laid a strong technical foundation. Over time, this evolved into a passion for designing learning experiences grounded in cognitive and behavioral science. His research into skill acquisition, motivation, and automaticity directly inspired the Evolytes learning model, which draws on six key psychological theories—including flow, spaced repetition, and reinforcement learning—to help students master complex concepts efficiently while maintaining curiosity and confidence. Evolytes is now implemented across Latin America, Europe, and India, supporting some of the world’s leading private school operators while also reaching underserved and rural communities. This breadth of implementation reflects Mathieu’s commitment to designing learning tools that are both highly effective and universally accessible, bridging quality education across diverse contexts. Mathieu is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, sharing insights on motivation, psychological components of learning, neurodiverse learning strategies, and the future of learning. He brings the perspective of both a researcher and an entrepreneur, translating scientific principles into tools that students actually want to use.