Kavya Venkatesan is a 16-year-old techno-optimist, highflier, researcher, and speaker. She develops scholarly behaviors and considers knowledge through the perspective of disciplinarians. She is passionate about empowering youth to be the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. Kavya has shared her thought leadership with C-Suite executives and Boards of Directors on future readiness, sustainability, and adapting to the digital world. She has received many prestigious educational leadership and service awards.