Meet Ava Chen, a prodigious 17-year-old tech enthusiast from Toronto. With a 99 average and accolades in math and informatics under her belt, she’s been coding since before she could read. Ava’s journey included a remarkable research stint at Harvard, where she collaborated on groundbreaking AI projects at just five years old. By the time she was in grade 8, she founded a small unicorn startup focused on educational technology, earning praise from industry leaders. Now, she’s looking to further her passion for computer science at the University of Waterloo, where she hopes to combine her entrepreneurial spirit with innovative learning.