What does Tech Help for All do, and what is its vision?
My friend and I set up Tech Help for All with an aim of removing technology illiteracy from the world. When we both looked at the impact of the pandemic and how people were struggling with basic technology and apps used on a day-to-day basis, we knew we had to do something about it. We started creating tutorial videos for basic apps and uploaded the videos on YouTube. Eventually, a few NGOS contacted us seeking our help to expand their reach using social media platforms and by creating websites. This made us think, and we came up with this idea of a start-up that would help NGOs and companies establish websites, social media pages, fundraisers, etc.
How did your start-up help the NGOs?
Due to the pandemic everything from education to jobs and businesses became digital. We asked the NGOs to bring together children without access to the latest technology and students from less privileged backgrounds, and worked towards educating them about the World Wide Web. A lot of people and organisations started recognising these NGOs for their initiative and started funding them.
What is your role as the Head of Technology in GlobalUplift?
GlobeUplift is a civic and social organisation that conducts several workshops on social media platforms. They approached us when they discovered we were helping out various NGOs. They needed help with creating a website, and eventually gave me a position in their non-profit. As the Head of Technology, I help them maintain their website and also create and edit videos.
Tell us about your journey as an entrepreneur and a tech enthusiast.
I was always interested in technology. Once my Board examinations were done, I came up with this idea to create a start-up, and with the whole pandemic situation. I used this opportunity to help those in need of education on technology. This is why all the tutorials are available for free. I contacted a lot of people and organisations initially, but didn’t receive much work. Slowly but steadily, I started receiving more and more offers from a lot of NGOs and companies.
How do you manage school and your start-up?
When I completed Class XI got an opportunity to work on my start-up. But I had to put my passion on pause to focus on schooling when Class XI commenced. When I realised I was a tad ahead at school, I went back to entrepreneuring. Now that I have a team of people who volunteer at Tech Help for All, I am able to focus more on my schooling and examinations. I now work for my start-up and other volunteering activities for about six to seven hours every Sunday and focus on school for the rest of the week.
What do you think are the pros and cons of social media with respect to kids?
I don’t think social media is completely bad for teenagers. If they have the right connections, then social media sites are going to be very beneficial for young people in the future.
What are your other interests? Who is your inspiration?
Apart from my studies and organization, I love making robots. I sing, and also help my brother with his dance lessons. I am very passionate about gymming. My sole inspiration has been my parents. They are very hardworking and have always been open to whatever I want to do and become.
What is the one thing you want to contribute to society?
What I want to do for society. I do with Tech Help for All. I want to help everyone have a basic knowledge about technology, and use it to bridge the generational gap between parents and teenagers. As we don’t know when the pandemic is going to come to an end, I want to help less privileged children with adequate technology for them to continue their studies online.
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