Doug MarchSunday · July 19 2026 · Late Edition
SaaS · 2025
FishSticks
The Problem
Kids struggle to practice spelling lists from school — the tools that exist are either boring, require a parent to quiz them, or don't work with the actual word lists teachers send home.
Visit the live story ↗The Approach
Built a simple import flow that reads PDFs from school (automatically finding the bold words teachers typically use), paired with voice pronunciation and adaptive quiz modes so kids can practice independently.
The Outcome
Live product with free and one-time $10 premium tier. Thousands of kids practicing daily.
Role
Founder & Builder
Stack
SvelteKit · TypeScript · Vercel