Meet Our Amazing Team
RhymesHippo was born from a simple observation: existing language resources didn’t adequately serve those seeking precise and creative rhyming solutions. Our founders—a team of linguists, poets, and software developers—set out to create a more intuitive, comprehensive, and enjoyable rhyming dictionary and language reference tool.
Since our launch in 2023, we’ve grown from a simple rhyming dictionary to a robust language platform that supports creative expression across multiple forms and disciplines.
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Our Devoted Team
Welcome to RhymeShippo, a comprehensive online resource dedicated to the art and science of rhyming words, poetic language, and linguistic creativity.
Dr. Maya Rodriguez – Founder
Linguistics Professor at Columbia University with a specialization in phonology and rhyme patterns across cultures. Dr. Rodriguez has published three books on the evolution of rhyming in modern poetry and songwriting.
Jackson Wei – CoFounder
Award-winning songwriter and former Poetry Slam champion whose work has been featured in The New Yorker and Poetry Foundation publications. With fifteen years of experience teaching creative writing, Jackson specializes in helping creators find the perfect rhyme to convey emotion and meaning.
Samantha Chen
Former elementary school teacher and children’s book author with expertise in early literacy and language acquisition. Samantha leads our educational initiatives, creating resources that help young writers discover the joy of wordplay.
Professor Omar Ndiaye
Computational linguist who developed your core rhyming algorithm. Literary scholar specializing in global poetic traditions and the intersection of oral and written storytelling.
Work Experience
As we continue to grow, we maintain the same core mission that inspired our founding: to create the most intuitive, comprehensive, and enjoyable rhyming and language reference tools available anywhere online.
Three Years of Linguistic Innovation
Since our founding in 2022, RhymeShippo has rapidly established itself as a trusted authority in the world of linguistic resources and rhyming tools. What began as a passion project among a small team of language enthusiasts has evolved into a comprehensive platform serving over 500,000 monthly users worldwide.
A Rapid Growth
In our first year, we launched with a core rhyming dictionary of 50,000 English words, carefully analyzed for phonetic patterns beyond simple spelling matches. By year two, we had expanded to include specialized vocabularies for songwriters, poets, and educators, while introducing our syllable counter and rhythm analysis tools that quickly became favorites among our user community.
We are on the Rise
Most recently, we’ve completed an ambitious expansion to include dialect-specific rhyming patterns, incorporating regional pronunciation variations across North America, the UK, Australia, and other English-speaking regions. Our team has also developed educational resources now used in over 1,200 schools, supporting language arts programs from elementary through university levels.
Future is Bright
Throughout this journey, we’ve remained committed to linguistic accuracy, user-centered design, and making the beauty of language accessible to everyone. Our small but dedicated team has processed over 2 million user queries, published 150 articles on language and poetry, and built partnerships with literary festivals, educational institutions, and publishing houses across the globe.
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