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Meet the Founders of AIYouth

AIYouth.org was founded by three remarkable young minds with a shared passion for technology, education, and creativity. Though still in their teens (and pre-teens!), they’ve built an organization committed to empowering youth through artificial intelligence.

Our Founder - Maxx Viciedo

Founder, AIYouth.org · Two-Time TEDx Speaker · Innovation & Technology Leader

“Technology should expand human potential, not replace human curiosity, creativity, or independent thinking.”

About

Maxx Viciedo is the founder of AIYouth.org, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to advancing AI literacy and preparing students and educators to engage with artificial intelligence thoughtfully and responsibly. 

His work with technology began as a personal challenge. After struggling with excessive gaming at age 11, he founded VideoGameAddict.org and shared his experience on the TEDx stage at 12. His perspective later evolved through his work as a Research Analyst at Iris Insights, an AI company, and a semester spent completely offline in the Swiss Alps. Together, those experiences convinced him that young people should neither avoid technology nor be passive users of it, but should understand it and help shape it. That conviction became AIYouth.org. 

Since its founding in 2024, AIYouth.org has signed the White House’s Pledge to America’s Youth: Investing in AI Education, participated in the Presidential AI Challenge, and engaged more than 25,000 people. 

Maxx also serves as President of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Youth Division, leading more than 20 student members.

Speaking

How to Get Rid of Your Technology Addiction

TEDx, 2022 · More than 77,000 views

Do Something Unique to Reveal Your Hidden Passions

TEDx, 2025

Presidential SI Challenge - CARE

Communication-Based AI for Risk Early-Detection in Adolescent Suicide Prevention

CARE is a research initiative exploring how artificial intelligence might help identify early warning signs of suicide risk among adolescents through communication patterns. The project is guided by principles of privacy, professional evaluation, and human oversight. CARE is not a clinical or diagnostic tool.  

CARE was submitted to the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge, where Maxx received a certificate recognizing his participation.  

Speaking Engagements

Maxx speaks on technology, youth leadership, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. He is available for conferences, educational events, workshops, panels, and media interviews. 

Topics 

  • Why Students Belong in the Conversation on AI 
  • From Technology Addiction to AI Advocacy 
  • AI for Social Good: The Story Behind CARE 

Inquiries: Please email maxx@aiyouth.org with your organization, event date, and audience.  

AIYouth.org — Building America’s AI Future, One Mind at a Time

Belle Viciedo 15 – Educational Innovation & AI Content Curator

Belle’s role centers around curating educational content that demystifies AI and helps young learners approach technology with curiosity and excitement. She ensures that AIYouth’s content is accessible, age-appropriate, and engaging for students everywhere. Whether it’s lesson plans, tutorials, or interactive events, she makes sure education stays at the heart of everything we do.
“Learning AI shouldn’t be intimidating. My goal is to make it exciting, inclusive, and fun for young people everywhere.”

Victoria Viciedo 12 – Creative & Quantitative Strategist

Don’t let the age fool you, as the youngest founder, Victoria leads our creative and marketing vision while bringing sharp analytical skills to the table. A gifted mathematician and problem-solver, she brings clarity, logic, and beauty to the way AIYouth.org communicates and grows.
“I believe creativity and logic go hand in hand. If you can explain something clearly and make it beautiful, more people will understand, want to tell others about it, and be inspired by it.”
Together, this dynamic trio is proving that leadership, innovation, and impact aren’t about age — they’re about vision, action, and heart.