I'm a 14-year-old developer and founder shipping real products independently, from a grant-winning AI wellness app to a Chrome extension that rewrites how people write.
I'm Tanish Dave, a 14-year-old developer, entrepreneur, and builder from Kitchener, Ontario. Finishing Grade 8 at Groh Public School and heading into high school with multiple shipped products, a $1,000 grant, and a lot more in the pipeline.
I build because I can't not. Every project I've made started with a problem I actually had. I do everything solo: product, design, code, and growth. I care deeply about making things that feel polished and real.
My core stack is React, Next.js, Vercel, and the Gemini API. I build with Claude Code and VS Code daily, use Google AI Studio for model experimentation, and leverage the GitHub Student Developer Pack for professional tooling.
Outside of code: chess player (1800+ rating), Hindustani classical music student, Army Cadet at 1596 RCACC, building a paper trading automation system using TradingView, Alpaca, and Claude, and someone who journals every single day.
A student wellness dashboard for tracking mood, stress, and daily tasks in one clean interface. Built to help young people build healthier mental habits through daily self-reflection and check-ins.
mindfulmirror.vercel.app ↗ Download on Chrome ↗Received a $1,000 Youth Creativity Fund grant for demonstrated real-world impact on student wellness. Grew to 3,000+ page views organically. Used by students across Ontario.
An AI writing assistant that lives in your browser. Rewrites and polishes any text instantly, with human-like typing simulation, a floating panel, writing presets, and adjustable speed controls.
A browser-based game hosting platform built for students. Features a curated library of games with smooth embeds, fast load times, and a clean minimal UI, designed to actually work, not just look good.
play-unblocked-games.vercel.app ↗An all-in-one student study tool. Includes text-based study guides, interactive quizzes, and a GPA calculator covering everything a student needs to stay on top of their grades and actually learn the material.
studyhelper-hub.vercel.app ↗A website I built for my school's garage sale event. Has all the info visitors need: dates, times, what's being sold, and how to get there. Clean, simple, and actually useful for the community.
groh-garage-sale.vercel.app ↗A calming scrollable experience built for whenever your brain needs a break. Just open it, scroll, and decompress. No accounts, no noise, nothing to do, just something peaceful to get lost in for a minute.
mindful-pixel.vercel.app ↗Built in 24 hours at EurekaHacks. A navigation tool that finds the safest, brightest walking routes at night, combining real routing with environmental safety signals.
safewalk-eurekahacks.vercel.app ↗See how smart you really are. One run. First mistake reveals your true level. A high stakes math challenge that measures how far your mind can go before it slips.
math-ascend.vercel.app ↗A live game management app for coaches and team managers. Track players on the court, record stats in real time, manage substitutions, and review full game reports after. Works for any sport with no setup required.
sub-in.vercel.app ↗A fast paced car game built for phones and browsers, inspired by Need For Speed Heat. Race through environments, push your speed limits, and feel the rush of high performance driving built entirely for the web.
apex-bound.vercel.app ↗Solo founder and developer across multiple shipped products. I handle everything independently: product strategy, UI/UX design, full-stack development, and growth. Mindful Mirror is a student wellness app that won a $1,000 grant and reached 3,000+ page views. Lumora Writes is an AI writing Chrome extension with human-like typing simulation built on the Gemini API. Void Play is a browser-based game hosting platform for students. Every product starts with a real problem and ships as a polished, production-ready app.
Active member of the Canadian Army Cadet program. Promoted to Lance Corporal after six months of service. Participates in leadership training, drill, survival skills, and physical fitness programs weekly.
Started a local car detailing business with a friend at age 13. Handled marketing, client outreach, and service delivery. Earned $250 in real revenue. First taste of entrepreneurship.
Competed in first ever hackathon. Built SafeWalk, a safety navigation app, in 24 hours with a team of four. Managed development and pitch presentation from ideation to demo day.
Volunteer at the temple helping run audio and video for religious and cultural events. Set up and manage microphones, speakers, and live video for kirtans, ceremonies, and community gatherings. Trusted to handle live AV where getting it right matters.
Selected for Gro-Bal Leaders, the school's student leadership program, taking on community initiatives and representing the school at events. Also active in Coding Club, where I help classmates learn programming fundamentals, debug their projects, and get comfortable building things for the first time.
Recognized by CTV News for leadership, communication, and community impact during the Groh Garage Sale fundraiser. Featured in a live interview for contributions to event organization, volunteering, and digital support.
Promoted to Corporal and completed the Red Star level in the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, covering foundational military skills, drill standards, and cadet citizenship requirements with increased leadership responsibility.
Selected to join TKS, one of the world's most competitive programs for ambitious young people. TKS alumni have launched startups backed by Sam Altman and Sequoia, published research at MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, and interned at NASA, Neuralink, and OpenAI.
Won a 3D printer and printing filament in partnership with InkSmith for the winning design entry in the OCTE Elementary Empowered by Design Contest.
Featured as a guest on the Gen Next Podcast, discussing my projects, entrepreneurial journey, and experiences as a young builder and developer. Interviewed by Camelia Nunez.
Awarded $1,000 for Mindful Mirror's real-world impact on student mental wellness. One of a small number of youth entrepreneurs selected. Funds allocated toward API infrastructure and developer tools.
First hackathon. Shipped a full safety navigation product in 24 hours with a team of four. Handled design, development, and pitch.
Promoted to Lance Corporal in the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps after six months of leadership training, drill, and physical fitness programs.
Featured by CBC News for contributions to the Forging Legacies initiative, highlighting youth innovation, leadership, and community impact.
Provincial and national mental arithmetic competitions. Solved 150–200 math problems in 8 minutes using abacus-based mental math developed over 3+ years.
Top-tier performance in Canadian K-12 mathematics assessments across multiple consecutive years.
Grandmaster-designed curriculum covering strategy, pattern recognition, and endgame theory. Current online rating above 1800.
Multi-year student of Hindustani classical vocal and piano training. Performed kirtans at cultural and religious events.
Whether you're a journalist, founder, grant program, or just curious. I'm always open to a real conversation.