[1][2] The software was invented by Pooja Nath in 2009 in order to speed response times and create a common place where students could engage in discussion outside of the classroom.

[1] Utilizing an extensive notification system and a simple layout, the response time on Piazza averages approximately 14 minutes.

[1] Pooja Nath created the first prototype of Piazza in 2009 during her first year at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

[5] In January 2011, Piazza opened to all institutions, reaching over 330 schools and tens of thousands of students by the summer of the same year.

[12] In November 2011, Piazza launched iOS and Android mobile apps which allow students to share their ideas and get their queries answered.