About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to increase accessibility to opportunities and knowledge, ensuring no individual is left behind in pursuing their ambitions. We empower individuals of all ages to explore and learn about the world by providing accessible education through diverse subjects like computer science and business. Additionally, we offer coding workshops and other learning opportunities that allow them to follow their passions.
Our Vision
In late 2025, we launched our nonprofit organization with a simple mission: to empower children, teens, and young adults to explore and pursue their learning goals. Today, we provide K–6 students with hands-on coding workshops, giving them the tools and guidance to build their own projects. Our aim is to create accessible education and expand into new subjects, exploring fresh, engaging learning opportunities that make education more accessible for all.
Our Journey
During our time in high school, we noticed that many students felt overlooked or disengaged from learning. This insight led us to establish Cognium, an organization dedicated to providing accessible education and meaningful learning opportunities for all students to explore their interests and unlock their potential. We understand that not everyone has access to resources at a young age, which is why at Cognium, we’re committed to offering coding workshops and addressing this issue within the community.
Meet the Team
Ace Khan
Hi, I’m Ace Khan, a high school senior, aspiring leader, and founder of Cognium. I started Cognium because I understand the importance of accessible education in technology, especially for those who lack resources to explore it. By teaching myself Python, data science, and AI, I unlocked a world of learning opportunities that I never knew existed—and I’m eager to share that knowledge. Outside of coding, I enjoy trading, playing poker, tackling complex problems, and the occasional video game grind (supercell, I love you). Through Cognium, I’ve led coding workshops, mentored students, and developed tools to make tech more accessible. My mission is to ensure that no curious mind is left behind simply because they didn’t receive a fair start.
Prabhav Gudapati
Hey everyone, my name is Prabhav Gudapati and I’m a senior at Dutch Fork High School, driven by the belief that accessible education is crucial and no student should be left behind. As someone who once struggled to explore my own passions, I joined Cognium to help ensure that no student feels limited by a lack of opportunity. I’m passionate about both engineering and business, and I aim to use my skills in these areas to help other students pursue what they love through coding workshops and other learning opportunities. Outside of school, I spend a majority of my time watching sports, playing games, and learning more about the world. I am excited to work for a meaningful cause and be part of a wonderful team.
William Zamcho
Hello. I'm William Zamcho, a senior at Dutch Fork who is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to accessible education and the opportunity to acquire learning if they desire to. Growing up in a neurodiverse family, I understand the struggle of facing adversity when you have a strong passion for learning. This understanding is ultimately why I decided to help develop Cognium. With Cognium, I aim to create valuable learning opportunities for students, including coding workshops, so they can capitalize on their passion for learning if they choose.
Aarush Kartik
I’m Aarush Kartik, a high school senior passionate about coding and exploring research projects in computer science. I thrive on challenges that allow me to blend creativity with problem-solving. I also believe in accessible education, which is why I often participate in coding workshops to enhance my skills and discover new learning opportunities. When I’m not engaged in these activities, you can find me playing video games, debugging side projects, or pretending my code didn’t just break for the third time.
Jacob Park
I’m Jacob, a senior at Dutch Fork High School and co-founder of Cognium. I’ve always been passionate about coding and wanted to use my skills to create accessible education for everyone. In my free time, I’m involved in coding workshops to help others improve their skills and provide valuable learning opportunities. I plan to study biomedical engineering in college because I’m interested in how technology can enhance people's health and lives in real ways.
William Wang
Hey, I'm William! I’m a high school junior who loves exploring ideas and finding ways to make a difference in people’s lives. I believe that accessible education is crucial, as everyone deserves the chance to learn, grow, and pursue their passions. Whether through mentoring, volunteering, or organizing coding workshops, I’m inspired by the impact we can have when we create more learning opportunities and lift each other up.
Anthony Fu
Hi there. I'm Anthony Fu, a co-founder of Cognium and a junior at Dutch Fork who deeply values accessible education. As a kid, I learned just how important education is in creating success, and the value of education has always stuck with me. Since then, it has been a goal of mine to ensure that all kids who value education have access to the resources they need, including coding workshops and other learning opportunities, which ultimately led me to cofound Cognium.