From Physics to Flow

Indie Studio • Built in Northern Germany

We're Max and Philip, two PhDs in Physics who spent years decoding the universe. Now, we're decoding how we learn.

We build NerdSip, the world's first AI Learning App, because we were tired of the infinite scroll leaving us feeling empty. We built the ideal app to replace social media: just like dating apps, you swipe through courses.

"Our mission is to turn your phone from a distraction machine into a growth engine."

Our NerdSip Mission Statement

We believe your time deserves better than throwaway content and hollow engagement loops. The app market is flooded with products designed to extract, not to deliver. Vibe-coded in a weekend, launched with hype, abandoned in weeks. Cheap experiences wrapped in dark patterns. Features that look good in screenshots but fall apart the moment you actually use them. Subscriptions that bet on you forgetting to cancel. We're building the opposite. NerdSip exists to make your screen time count. Every course is generated to teach you something real. Every feature is designed to keep you growing, not just scrolling. We charge fair prices because we'd rather earn your loyalty than trick you into a renewal. No filler. No bait-and-switch. No "good enough." We built this app because we wanted something we'd actually use ourselves. Something that respects your curiosity and your wallet equally. Something worth opening instead of closing. And as our community grows, we build with you, not just for you. Your feedback shapes what NerdSip becomes. Real improvement. Real value. For real people.

The founders

  • Dr. Max Hänze, Co-Founder, PhD in Physics. LinkedIn
  • Dr. Philip Sergelius, Co-Founder, PhD in Physics. LinkedIn

Published work

We write about microlearning and eLearning beyond this site. Dr. Philip Sergelius is a contributing author at eLearning Industry, where his article "Microlearning Apps Are Entering Their AI Era" was published in July 2026.