ESL × Wolfram
VeriMath
Natural Language → Verified Mathematics
A New Revenue Channel for Wolfram Research
ESL — Engineering Software Lab
Wolfram Technology Partner, Israel
Prepared for Abel Nazareth, International Business Development Manager
The Problem
Researchers are choosing ChatGPT over
Mathematica for mathematical work.
🔴 ChatGPT
- Type English → get answer instantly
- Zero learning curve
- $20/month subscription
- 300M+ weekly active users
But: answers are often WRONG
◆ Mathematica
- Learn Wolfram Language first
- Write code → get answer
- Steep learning curve
- ~303 institutional customers
But: answers are ALWAYS correct
Result: Wolfram gets $0 from these users.
Real Customer, Real Problem
Prof. David Gilo — Tel Aviv University, Faculty of Law
"If there were software where you could simply type in English or upload
a file and start asking mathematical questions, and it gives accurate
answers because it uses Mathematica and translates to plain English —
that would be a breakthrough."
— Prof. David Gilo, after testing both ChatGPT and our prototype
ChatGPT (what he used first)
- Wrong answer: γ_crit ≈ 5.9 (incorrect)
- Found OLD paper online, used wrong formulas
- 5+ attempts, all with errors
- Hours of manual correction
Our Prototype (what we built)
- Correct result in single prompt
- Interactive .nb with 3 Manipulate panels
- Self-consistency check caught the real issue
- Minutes, not hours
The Solution: VeriMath
ChatGPT's natural language interface +
Wolfram's computational engine
📄 Upload PDF
→
💬 Ask in English
→
◆ Wolfram Computes
→
✅ Verified Answer
📝 Input
"Verify Lemma 1 in this paper. Check if it applies to CRRA utility. Show interactive plots."
◆ Under the Hood
AI generates Wolfram Language code → Wolfram Engine executes FindRoot, Solve, NIntegrate → Results verified
📊 Output
Plain English explanation + interactive plots + downloadable .nb notebook + step-by-step proof
How VeriMath Grows Wolfram's Revenue
💰 Direct Revenue
Engine
Licenses
- VeriMath runs on Wolfram Engine
- ESL pays Wolfram per server
- Scales with user base
- Net-new revenue from $0 users
📈 Upsell Pipeline
Mathematica
Licenses
- Every session → downloadable .nb
- To modify .nb → need Mathematica
- ESL sells as Wolfram partner
- "Gateway" to full Mathematica
🌍 Market Expansion
New
Users
- Law, economics, social sciences
- Users who will never learn WL
- Graduate students
- Industry researchers
The Conversion Funnel
Every layer generates revenue for Wolfram
ChatGPT Users (300M+)
Pay Wolfram: $0
▼
VeriMath Users
Wolfram gets: Engine license revenue
$$
▼
Download .nb Files
Discover Wolfram Language
▼
Buy Mathematica License
ESL sells as Wolfram partner
$$$
Revenue Projections — Wolfram's Share
|
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
| VeriMath Users |
50–100 |
500–1,000 |
2,000–5,000 |
| Engine Licenses |
1 |
3–5 |
5–10 |
| Engine Revenue to Wolfram |
$5K–$15K |
$15K–$50K |
$25K–$75K |
| Mathematica Upsell (licenses) |
5–10 |
20–50 |
50–100 |
| University Site Licenses |
— |
2–3 |
5–10 |
| Total New Revenue to Wolfram |
$10K–$30K |
$50K–$150K |
$150K–$400K |
All from users who currently pay Wolfram $0.
Zero investment required from Wolfram — ESL builds and operates VeriMath.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Phase 1
Months 1–6
Israeli Universities
TAU (reference customer)
Hebrew University
Technion
Free pilot programs
Phase 2
Months 6–12
International Academic
US universities (175 customers)
UK (17), Germany (11)
India (Abel's network)
Existing Wolfram licensees
Phase 3
Months 12–18
Industry R&D
Pharma (clinical trials)
Finance (quant research)
Engineering (verification)
Government labs
Abel's international network is the distribution channel for Phase 2.
Competitive Defense
If Wolfram doesn't offer this, someone will build it on:
🐍 SymPy (Free)
Open-source Python CAS. Growing fast. If someone builds "English → SymPy" — Wolfram loses the entire non-programmer market.
📐 MATLAB / MathWorks
Already has large academic install base. MathWorks + AI = direct threat to Wolfram's education revenue.
🍁 Maple (Maplesoft)
Strong in symbolic computation. If Maple builds a natural language interface first, Wolfram loses mindshare.
✅ VeriMath = Wolfram's Answer
Ensures the "English → Math" bridge runs on Wolfram Engine.
Built by your existing partner. No investment needed from Wolfram.
What ESL Needs from Wolfram
✅ Required
- Wolfram Engine commercial license at partner pricing
- Written approval to build product on Engine
- "Powered by Wolfram" branding rights
🤝 Nice to Have
- Co-branded case study (Prof. Gilo, TAU)
- Referral pipeline ("want English math?" → VeriMath)
- Mention in Wolfram partner directory
- Conference co-presentation
What Wolfram Gets Without Doing Anything
Engine license revenue + Mathematica upsell pipeline + market expansion
into non-programmers + competitive defense against SymPy/MATLAB/Maple.
Zero investment. Zero risk. ESL builds and operates everything.
The Ask
1
30-minute live demo
We'll analyze a research paper in real-time. You'll see Wolfram Engine computing under the hood.
2
Engine license agreement
At partner rates. Starting with 1 instance, scaling as needed.
3
Approval to launch
"Powered by Wolfram" branding. Standard technology partner terms.
4
Optional: Joint go-to-market
Co-branded case study. Referral pipeline. Conference co-presentation.
The Bottom Line
$0
What Wolfram gets from
ChatGPT math users today
→
$$$
What Wolfram gets when
VeriMath redirects them
Every VeriMath user is a user who would otherwise give their money
to OpenAI. We redirect that spend through Wolfram's ecosystem —
via your existing Israeli partner.
The prototype is built. The first customer is waiting.
Let's schedule the demo.
Daniel Liezrowice — ESL
Wolfram Technology Partner, Israel