Founded by High School Students

About Nexus Pen

We're a team of ambitious high school students from Illinois, united by a single vision: to revolutionize the way people interact with information through the timeless medium of the pen.

Our Story

Nexus Pen was born in August 2025 from a simple observation: despite living in an age of unprecedented technological advancements, the humble pen remained largely unchanged for decades.

4 Team Members
2025 Founded
IL Based in Illinois
Possibilities

From Idea to Launch & Beyond

Every milestone, in the order it happened.

August 2025

Founded

Four high school students in Illinois shared a frustration: AI was everywhere except where students needed it most — in their hands while they study. Nexus Pen was born.

October 2025

First Prototype

The first working Nexus Pen prototype connected an ESP32 microcontroller, a custom OLED display, and a speaker into something that actually fit in your hand. It was rough — but it worked.

November 2025

Donna AI Comes to Life

Our AI assistant Donna gained her voice — real-time speech synthesis delivered directly through the pen's speaker. For the first time, you could hold a pen and talk to it like a person.

January 2026

Beta Launch

50 students across three Illinois schools tried the beta. The feedback was overwhelming — and humbling. We rebuilt the firmware twice, redesigned the app, and launched five distinct AI modes based on what students actually needed.

March 2026

Public Launch

Nexus Pen opened to everyone. The website launched, the app hit the App Store and Google Play, and the first production batch sold out within 10 days.

April 2026

Launch & Beyond

Nexus Pen is live — pre-orders open, the app is on TestFlight, and school pilot programs are launching in Illinois. The next chapter — enterprise and international — is already in motion.

See It In Action

Watch how Nexus Pen is changing the way we write, learn, and create.

Meet Our Team

The young minds behind Nexus Pen, proving that innovation has no age limit.

Logan Holby

Logan Holby

CEO & Founder

Visionary founder building the future of AI-powered writing.

Michael Kay

Michael Kay

CFO

Financial strategist fueling Nexus Pen's rapid growth.

Izic Miller

Izic Miller

CMO

Creative force spreading the Nexus Pen story worldwide.

Chase Coe

Chase Coe

COO

Operations lead keeping every gear turning on time.

Our Mission

To empower students and professionals alike with intelligent tools that enhance creativity, boost productivity, and make knowledge instantly accessible—all while preserving the joy of writing by hand.

Our Vision

A world where the barrier between human thought and digital intelligence dissolves, where every idea can be captured, enhanced, and brought to life with the stroke of a pen—and where young entrepreneurs lead the way.

Our Values

Innovation First

We push the boundaries of what's possible, blending AI technology with everyday tools.

User-Centric Design

Every feature is crafted with the user in mind, ensuring intuitive and seamless experiences.

Quality Excellence

We never compromise on quality, using only premium materials and cutting-edge technology.

Visionary Thinking

We envision a future where technology enhances human creativity and productivity.

Join the Revolution

Be part of the future of writing. Pre-order your Nexus Pen today.

Pre-Order Now — $119