The Remarkable Journey of a 15-Year-Old Tech Prodigy

Imagine a 15-year-old managing a staggering $20 million fund, all while attending high school classes. Meet Eric Zhu, the tech prodigy who has already raised $1 million in funding and achieved more in his teenage years than most could dream of in a lifetime.

Eric’s passion for coding and entrepreneurship has driven him to establish a nonprofit coding school, co-found a $20 million fund for young trailblazers, and make waves in the tech world with sheer grit and innovation. His accomplishments are truly extraordinary:

• Participated in 2 successful exits
• Raised a staggering $20 million for a new fund
• Founded a company called Aviato
• Built an impressive personal brand
• Continues to excel as a high school sophomore 

Eric’s secret to success? A combination of determination, resourcefulness, and an insatiable hunger for knowledge. He has managed to raise funds, hack into calendars to schedule meetings, and stay well-read while posting updates from his high school bathroom.

In today’s world, driven and talented teenagers like Eric have more opportunities than ever to create a lasting impact. So, what’s stopping the next generation of innovators from reaching for the stars?

We’d like to extend our thanks to Buster Scher for bringing Eric’s incredible story to our attention. For a closer look at Eric’s journey, don’t miss Buster’s 3-minute mini-documentary:

Get inspired by Eric’s story and stay tuned for more bite-sized insights on young entrepreneurs, tech prodigies, and the innovation generation.