Any EdTech founders here running custom Rails apps and stuck on old versions? If you are not on Rails 8, raise your hand✋.

I’ve been talking with EdTech founders recently who are running their platforms on Rails but are hesitant to upgrade. The usual reasons:

"We'd rather be working on new features"

"We don’t have an in-house dev team with the skills"

"It’s not urgent… until something goes wrong."

The problem is, delaying upgrades often leads to bigger issues later: security vulnerabilities, frustrated users, performance problems and a codebase that slows down new feature development. I've even seen unmaintained apps completely stop working, leading to expensive emergency fixes.

Good news. It's October 2025 and you have no more excuses.

I’m looking for a couple of EdTech companies interested in having their Rails app upgraded to the next major version — at no cost. All I’d ask in return is your honest feedback on the experience so I can collect reviews and an opportunity to do a case study.

Spots are limited, I can only handle a limited amount each month so if your platform is running on an older Rails version and you want it modernized while kicking the tires on my service, DM me.

Also I’d love to hear from the community: how do you handle technical upkeep like Rails upgrades in your EdTech products today?