He’s 14… and Already Building for His Generation

What happens when a 14-year-old notices that students around him are overwhelmed… and decides to build a solution instead of just talking about it?

In this episode of GenNext, Ms. Cam sits down with Grade 8 student, chess player, cadet, hackathon participant, and young builder Tanish Dave, creator of Mindful Mirror, an AI-powered app designed to help students manage stress, organize their thoughts, reflect through journaling, and feel more supported.

Tanish shares:

How video games sparked his curiosity for building
What it’s really like to participate in hackathons as a teen
Why he believes students today feel unheard and overwhelmed
How he taught himself to build apps using AI tools
The power of mentors, networking, and just starting before you feel ready
Why young people no longer need to “wait until they’re older” to create something meaningful

This conversation is packed with insight, energy, and a reminder that some of the best ideas start with simply noticing a problem and taking the first step.

🚀 Try This Challenge:

Tanish’s challenge for listeners this week:

Grab a notebook, sticky notes, or your phone and start brainstorming ideas (even silly ones).

Write down: