- Pranjali Awasthi, 16, came up with her startup while interning in university research labs.
- She was accepted to the September 2021 HF0 residency where she launched her product.
- Awasthi is skipping college to focus on building Delv.AI after finishing high school early.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pranjali Awasthi, a 16-year-old AI founder. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
My dad is an engineer who believes computer science is a course that should be taught alongside other core programs in schools. His passion and values encouraged me to get into coding when I was seven.