Driven by a passion for sports, technology, and its real-world application, Leo established The AI Playground to ensure artificial intelligence and computer science education is accessible, engaging, and relevant for every student. He applies his deep technical expertise and proven success in scaling technical programs to this mission.

His innovative approach is clear from his past work:

• He designed and implemented a peer-to-peer model to launch the first Computer Science club in his middle school's 28-year history. The club's success speaks for itself, with membership soaring from 25 to 47 students in its second year (2025).

• He conducted independent research in AI and Machine Learning, which culminated in the prestigious IL Junior Academy of Science State Exposition Gold Award in 2024.

• Demonstrating his commitment to mastery, he achieved STEM certifications from respected institutions including Harvard, MIT, and W3C before even beginning high school.

• Since 2023, he has been an active builder, programmer, and captain for competitive VEX Robotics teams.