Before turning 18, TKS students file patents, land internships at world-class companies, and secure venture funding for startups shaping tomorrow.

When ambition meets acceleration

Outcomes that redefine what students can do

Startups. Scientific breakthroughs.
TED talks. This isn’t extracurricular - it’s exponential.

Capital Raised by Alumni

$250M+

Our alumni have raised over $250M as startup founders and early employees to tackle global challenges in industries including AI, blockchain, energy, and healthcare.

Companies Started

60+

TKS students have launched over 60 companies, from climate-tech to AI-powered healthcare. With world-class mentors and investor access, they don’t just learn - they scale exponential impact.

Internships Landed

1,000+

Over 1,000 TKS students have secured internships at global leaders like Google, SpaceX, Microsoft, the Tesla - transforming bold ideas into real-world experience.

Among the youngest employees at Tesla, Google, SpaceX, and more.

From youth advisors at international NGOs to machine learning interns in biotech labs, TKS alumni are making an impact across science, policy, and startups.

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This isn’t potential,
this is proof

Pushing boundaries on projects that matter - before turning 18.

Luke Piette

Head of Growth @ Runpod - Head of Growth @ Runpod - end-to-end AI cloud that simplifies building and deploying models; launch a GPU pod in seconds.

Ananya Chadha

Founder at Hypesonic; Software Engineer at Neuralink; AI Research at Stanford University.

Tina Mai

Founding Engineer at Valthos - building machine learning systems that identify biological threats and design medical countermeasures in real time.

Neil Mitra

Founded Mitra Biotechnologies, working on nanomaterial-integrated biosensors for diagnostics. Created EyeCane to help visually impaired

Brianna Gopaul

Electrical Engineer at Zipline - the world's largest autonomous drone delivery system, specializing in on-demand drone delivery and instant logistics.

TKS isn’t a stepping stone, it’s a launchpad

The world’s most ambitious teens don’t follow paths, they create them.

TKS provides students with 1-on-1 coaching and a moonshot mindset so they build the future today, not someday.

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Curiosity

Curiosity isn’t a trait. It’s a skill - and we help students sharpen it

At TKS, curiosity is the engine behind every breakthrough. We treat it like a skill that grows stronger with every bold question and every spark of wonder. In this first stage, students dive into what excites them - whether it's quantum computing, brain-machine interfaces, or the future of climate. It’s not about answers. It’s about opening minds and setting the tone for what’s possible.

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Immersion

Learning by doing, exploring by building, thinking by connecting

Immersion is not just about knowledge, it's about understanding. Students understand complex systems, learn how advanced technologies work, and begin to form their own perspectives. They don't just consume information - they learn to make sense of it, use it, and apply it to the real world.

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Experimentation

Prototypes over perfection. Action over hesitation.

Students move from ideas to execution, realizing that progress doesn’t come from perfect plans - but from testing, failing, adjusting, and trying again. They learn to build with limited resources, adapt quickly, and keep momentum even when the outcome is unknown. That’s how innovation really happens.

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Confidence

The moment it clicks: “Wait - I can actually do this.”

Through public speaking, project pitches, mentorship sessions, and team challenges, students move beyond self-doubt. They learn to speak clearly, lead boldly, and trust their own thinking. Confidence at this stage is earned—not given—and it shows up in every decision they make.

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Impact

Real impact doesn’t wait for a diploma

After months of building, learning, and leading, students emerge not just with skills, but with a sense of responsibility. They see themselves as builders of the world ahead—and they’re already contributing. Their work doesn’t wait for a title or degree. It starts here.

They’re building tomorrow today - and they’re just getting started

TKS alumni aren’t just preparing for what’s next. They’re shaping what’s now.

Alishba Imran

Research Engineer at NVIDIA; Machine Learning at Tesla; Technical Staff at EvolutionaryScale.

Machine Learning, Biotech

Jay Parthasarthy

Early Employee at Atomic Semi; Founding Employee at Tecton ($1B+ valuation).

Semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence

Ben Nashman

Founder at Synex Medical (raised $27M; backed by Sam Altman, Khosla Ventures, and Radical).

Healthcare, Biosensors, AI, Hardware

Nina Khera

Co-founder at Biotein (Harvard); Venture Partner at Contrary; Tsai Lab at MIT.

Human Longevity, Life Sciences

They’re not choosing between school and impact - they’re doing both.

TKS alumni have gone on to work at places like DeepMind, OpenAI, Neuralink, Tesla, and early-stage startups - often as the youngest voices in the room.

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Why Parents Choose TKS

What parents say after watching their kids leap ahead with TKS.

"We’ve explored many school alternatives, but nothing compares to TKS. It’s a unique mix of future-focused tech skills and essential soft skills like leadership and confidence. My child now confidently gives presentations at school, takes initiative, and works on things they truly care about. It’s been transformational."

Dr. Husein Moloo

"TKS taught my daughter how to network and build meaningful relationships. She’s stayed connected with friends and colleagues around the world - some now at Harvard and Stanford. She gained not just lifelong friendships, but also incredible global contacts."

TKS Father

Trusted by the world’s leading organizations

When SpaceX, Google, and other icons need fresh thinking, they call on TKS.

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"It’s ridiculous how smart they are. I had a conversation on particle physics with a 13-year-old."

Tobi Lutke

CEO, Shopify

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“My jaw literally dropped listening to them articulate real-world problems they had broken down and solved."

Karina Fernandez

GM Digital Innovation and Emerging TechnologiesShell

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“I was absolutely blown away by the recommendations that the students shared, and I’m excited to implement their ideas.”

Sean Khan

GCF Coordinator, United Nations

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“It only took a 30 minute conversation with a group of TKS students for me to feel inspired and find renewed faith in our future."

Piotr Mierzejewski

VP & Technology Leader, IBM

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"Our partnership with TKS allows us to collaborate with young people whose minds are less constrained than an adult."

Lee Jeyes

Head of Innovation, Walmart

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"The program allows them to find and ignite their passion. The students I met had a level of knowledge I'd equate to university plus graduates."

Kevin Peesker

President Worldwide SMB, Microsoft

From classroom to boardroom

While others prepare, TKS alumni are building companies and raising capital.

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Synex Medical

Ben Nashman

TKS

2018

$

27

M

Predictive Medicine

Synex was founded by Ben Nashman, which began during TKS. The company is developing non-invasive health monitoring technology to enable a future of predictive and personalized medicine.

Atomic Semi

Jay Parthasarthy

TKS

2016

$

15

M

Semiconductor

Jay joined as an early employee in 2023. Atomic Semi designs and builds compact, radically simplified semiconductor mini-fabs that enable rapid prototyping and production of affordable integrated circuits in hours rather than the typical months-long cycle.

Thirdweb

Adam Majumar

TKS

2019

$

24

M

Web3

Adam joined ThirdWeb as a founding engineer in 2021. Thirdweb provides developers with a full suite of tools to build, launch, and manage Web3 applications across 2000+ EVM-compatible chains. Its product lineup includes prebuilt smart contracts, SDKs, wallet infrastructure, and APIs.

Axiome

Samarth Athreya

TKS

2022

$

6

M

Healthcare, Biosensors, Gene Sequencing

Axiome develops and commercializes compact electronic biosensor platforms capable of detecting single-molecule binding events with high throughput and low cost. By integrating advanced signal processing and novel assay chemistries, the company enables researchers to observe molecular interactions directly.

Utopia Labs

Alexander Wu

TKS

2017

$

23

M

Blockchain

Utopia Labs develops a modular platform that centralizes DAO operations by offering payment-request links, metadata-rich transaction labeling, expense tracking, and treasury management. Utopia Labs was acquired by Coinbase in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

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When ambition meets acceleration

Startups. Scientific breakthroughs. TED talks. This isn’t extracurricular - it’s exponential.

Among the youngest employees at Tesla, Google, SpaceX, and more.

Pushing boundaries on projects that matter - before turning 18.

Luke Piette

Ananya Chadha

Tina Mai

Neil Mitra

Brianna Gopaul

The world’s most ambitious teens don’t follow paths, they create them.

Curiosity isn’t a trait. It’s a skill - and we help students sharpen it

Learning by doing, exploring by building, thinking by connecting

Prototypes over perfection. Action over hesitation.

The moment it clicks: “Wait - I can actually do this.”

Real impact doesn’t wait for a diploma

TKS alumni aren’t just preparing for what’s next. They’re shaping what’s now.

They’re not choosing between school and impact - they’re doing both.

Thousands of TKS students and alumni across 80+ countries share ideas, resources, and opportunities long after the program ends.

What parents say after watching their kids leap ahead with TKS.

When SpaceX, Google, and other icons need fresh thinking, they call on TKS.

While others prepare, TKS alumni are building companies and raising capital.

Predictive Medicine

Semiconductor

Web3

Healthcare, Biosensors, Gene Sequencing

Blockchain

Frequently Asked Questions

Startups. Scientific breakthroughs.
TED talks. This isn’t extracurricular - it’s exponential.