Every year, we spend billions of dollars fighting the adversity that plagues our society. Governments, charities, and activists are all seen as heroes in this space, devoting their time and resources to help those that need it most. But despite all of these efforts, the world is still a very unequal place. Any form of progress is slow and incremental, and the problems we face are only getting worse as we stand idly by.
With the world changing at breakneck speed, it is clear that we need more nimble and fast-paced responses to the issues we observe daily. We need solutions that can go from concept to reality in a matter of days, not months or years. That is why we have created Guided - to bridge the gap between idea and action, and to use technology to bring greater equity to the world.
Guided leverages the power of the internet to combat the most pressing issues of our time. No longer will we wait months or years to solve a problem. No longer will we have to rely on the goodwill of others to make a difference. We build the tools that empower people to take action, and we use technology to amplify their voices.
We want to make sure that everyone, regardless of their economic status, has access to the resources they need to get ahead. We want to make sure that everyone has the tools required to make informed choices and build a better future for themselves. We want to build a world where equal opportunity is standard, not an exception.
We are Guided, and we are here to change the world.
Luka is an 18-year-old college student from San Francisco, California, dedicated to using technology to better the world. He is currently studying computer science at City College of San Francisco, where he is a member of both the Cybercompetition Team and the Dean's List.
After working with and creating several e-commerce software companies in high school, Luka now prides himself on his ability to provide value to others by applying his knowledge of engineering and computer science to the realm of public service.
On top of being a full-time student, Luka founded Guided in 2022 and has since led the development of all of the organization's projects and collaborations.