He's 16, in Class 12, and Pays His Father Rs 2 Lakh a Month: Meet Kerala's AI Prodigy

He's 16, in Class 12, and pays his father Rs 2 lakh a month: Meet Kerala's AI prodigy

At 16, while most teenagers are still figuring out what comes after Class 12, Raul John Aju is already running an AI startup and paying Rs 2 lakh a month to his father. But behind the stunning story remains a bigger one defining curiosity, ambition and the humility to keep learning.

He is just 16, still in Class 12, pays his father Rs 2 lakh a month and has trained 5 lakh students: Meet India's AI prodigy Raul John Aju who has already met the UN Chief

Meet Raul John Aju, a remarkable 16-year-old from Kerala who has made a name for himself in the AI sector as both an educator and a developer. With a dynamic startup employing fifteen people, he has trained around five lakh students and created fifteen innovative AI tools addressing practical issues. His recent encounter with UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlights his far-reaching impact, proving that true innovation transcends age.

Meet Raul John Aju, the 16 year old Kerala teen who pays his father ₹2 lakh a month to work at his AI startup - BusinessToday

Alongside building AI products, Raul has also focused on AI education through his startup and ThinkCraft Academy.

This 16-year-old from Kerala runs an AI startup and his father works for him on a Rs 2 lakh salary

At an age when most Class 12 students are focused on exams and career choices, Raul John Aju is already running an AI company. The 16-year-old from Kochi, Kerala, is studying Commerce at North Edappally GHSS while building a business that has attracted attention in the technology space. Known as the “AI Kid of India”, Raul has developed AI tools, trained students and professionals, and turned his interest in technology into a startup. But one de…