He started coding at 7; at 16, raised $1 million for his AI project: Young CEO reveals how he did it despite being an ‘average’ student
Published on: Oct. 4, 2025, 10:04 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Sixteen-year-old Toby Brown from the UK has raised $1 million for his AI project, Beem, despite being an average student. Teaching himself coding from a young age, Toby pursued his curiosity over traditional schooling, developing Beem to streamline tasks. After pitching to investors in London, New York, and Silicon Valley, he secured funding from South Park Commons. His story highlights how persistence, curiosity, and self-driven learning can redefine teenage success.
