Meet India’s AI Kid: Raul John Aju From Plus Two Commerce to Global AI Mentor
From Plus Two Commerce to Global AI Mentor: Reports
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Meet India’s AI whiz kid, Raul John Aju — the teenager teaching the world. From the quiet town of Pathanamthitta comes this remarkable 16-year-old, still a Plus Two Commerce student at North Edappally GHSS, who’s already an AI teacher, developer, employer, and lecturer. His incredible journey began at age nine, teaching himself artificial intelligence, and has since led to founding a startup that now employs 15 people and has trained nearly five lakh students worldwide.
Raul’s startup, AI Technologies, runs ThinkCraft Academy, where students from IITs, IIMs, top foreign universities, and corporate institutions pick up AI skills as easily as playing a game on their phones. He’s built 15 AI tools — including RESQ AI, MeBot, ZapGap, Investo AI, and FeedFye — all aimed at solving real-world problems. With remote employees from around the globe, the venture has a truly international footprint.
His talent even caught the eye of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who met with the young innovator. On social media, Raul’s “Raul the Rockstar” account has over half a million followers, and the nickname “AI Kid of India” has become his signature.
Raul’s story isn’t just one of success — it’s about resilience. Five years ago, he got a scam message demanding courier fees for a fake prize. Instead of falling for it, Raul used AI to track down the Nigerian fraudster. With a playful jab — “If it’s money you want, why not write a book with AI?” — he ended up inspiring the scammer to actually publish one. It was a defining moment that showed Raul’s talent for turning setbacks into opportunities.
Behind his achievements are his parents, Aju Joseph and Sheba Ann, in Karivathumoodu, Kozhencherry, who have seen their son grow from a curious kid experimenting with AI into a global youth icon.
From the peaceful streets of Pathanamthitta to the halls of the United Nations, Raul John Aju’s journey proves innovation has no age limits. He’s not just creating tools — he’s shaping a future where learning AI feels as effortless and fun as playing a game.