TEDxMayfield Ranch Youth

Speakers

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• Ananya Balusu

  Ananya Balusu is a sophomore at Rouse High School with a strong passion for law and computer science. She has distinguished herself through the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), earning recognition as a State Finalist and qualifying as a State Competitor twice. Dedicated to developing her leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, Ananya is driven by a desire to explore the intersection of technology and the legal field while making a meaningful impact in her community.

• Ananya Kunda

  Ananya Kunda is a junior at Rouse High but also a community volunteer and multiple-time MUN awardee. Passionate about service and leadership, she dedicates her time to mentoring others and giving back to her community, while honing her skills in diplomacy and public speaking. Her work reflects a commitment to both personal growth and collective impact, driven by a belief that leadership begins with showing up for the people around you.

• Bhavya Maddali

  Bhavya Maddali is a high school student who’s passionate about medicine and psychology. She’s an officer for psychology club and she’s part of multiple organizations to help people navigate the world safely and confidently. Through different seminars, donations, and hands-on events she’s taught and connected with multitudes of people and is hoping to make a meaningful impact in the community.

• David Rabinow

  David Rabinow is the Founder and CTO of Stux Technologies, an AI automation and technology company focused on helping organizations work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. David’s journey into technology began at just 16 years old during an internship, where he recognized the need to eliminate workplace inefficiencies through automation. That insight inspired him to build his own company and create technology solutions that help businesses streamline operations, solve complex challenges, and unlock new opportunities. Today, David has grown Stux Technologies into a company delivering advanced automation infrastructure, financial systems, and web platforms for institutional clients, including firms managing more than $1 billion in assets. The company’s healthcare automation solutions currently support more than 10,000 patients across the United States. In his talk, “From Threat to Thriving,” David explores how artificial intelligence should be viewed as a tool for empowerment rather than replacement. He shares how AI will not replace most jobs, but it will make people more efficient. Much like spreadsheets transformed accounting by enabling professionals to work faster and tackle more complex problems, AI will help individuals and organizations increase productivity, improve decision-making, and achieve more.

• Hasini Leo

  A high school student and inventor, Hasini Leo is the creator of Echosteer, which is an AI-powered device that translates critical road sounds into vibration patterns for deaf drivers. A two-time national STEM champion with multiple awards, Hasini is driven by one belief: that the best innovations come not from early success, but from the hunger that failure leaves behind.

• Ian Manandhar

  Ian Manandhar is a high school student, AI educator, and AI consultant passionate about helping people use artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively. Through workshops, writing, and classes, he works to make AI more accessible while exploring its long-term impact on society, ethics, and the future.

• Kharishma Prabhu

  Kharishma Prabhu is an aspiring writer, and business and finance advocate. She is the founder of Vantage Resonance, a student-led business analytics organization, where she enjoys exploring how businesses grow, make decisions, and adapt to change. Beyond her work, she loves writing, speaking, and sharing ideas about entrepreneurship, leadership, and the lessons that come from building something from the ground up. She hopes her work encourages others to take initiative, stay curious, and not let uncertainty stop them from pursuing ambitious ideas.

• Priya Senthilkumar

  Priya Senthilkumar is a 16-year-old incoming junior at McNeil High School and the founder of Herizon Health, a youth-led nonprofit focused on advancing women's healthcare education, advocacy, and community outreach.

• Rima Sai Botlagunta

  Student Innovator & Entrepreneur

  Rima Sai Botlagunta is a sophomore at Rouse High School passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, and creating meaningful change through innovation. As the CEO and founder of Trawaze, she leads efforts to build solutions that address real-world challenges. Rima is a dedicated student leader who holds multiple officer positions across organizations focused on STEM, speech and debate, chess, and community service. She is the co-creator of FoodLens, an award-recognized iOS application focused on improving access to food resources and reducing food insecurity. A published author, app developer, and STEM mentor, Rima has participated in programs such as Technovation and the Congressional App Challenge while collaborating with community leaders to expand the impact of her work. She is passionate about inspiring others to use technology, creativity, and leadership to make a difference.

• Siri Sure

  Siri Sure is a student who is aspiring to be a finance professional, drawn to the place where markets, technology, and everyday people meet. Her interest in democratizing finance comes from a simple observation: for the first time in history, powerful investing tools once reserved for the wealthy now fit in anyone's pocket. But access, she argues, isn't the same as alignment — and the most important question of the AI era is who these tools are actually built to serve. She hopes to spend her career helping build a financial world that works for everyone, not just the few.

• Thanvi Yadlapalli

  Thanvi Yadlapalli is a 16-year-old student at Rouse High School with a deep interest in how perspective shapes the decisions we make and the lives we build. She believes that one of the most underrated skills a person can develop is knowing what actually deserves their time and energy, and she's committed to bringing that conversation to audiences who need it most. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in business and is passionate about equipping the next generation with the mindset tools that no classroom has taught them yet.

• Vaishnavi Gudimella

  Vaishnavi Gudimella is a senior at Rouse High School passionate about human well-being, leadership, and scientific inquiry. Whether serving as a two-year President of Science Olympiad, volunteering at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, or leading the alto section in Rouse's varsity mixed choir, Chorale, Vaishnavi is driven by a deep curiosity about what helps people thrive. As a Core Leader on the Superintendent Student Advisory Council, she works directly with district leaders to address real student challenges. In her TEDx talk, "We Outsourced the Best Part," Vaishnavi draws on behavioral research and her own experiences as a busy student leader to challenge modern hustle culture and advocate for reclaiming presence, connection, and everyday joy.