小宇哥的CS學習筆記

Mark Bao

    Mark started as an entrepreneur in fifth grade. He used a computer program to write a simple application to help him manage his homework and school papers. He the copied the program onto discs and sold them to his friends.

    At 14, Mark developed Debateware.com for debate organizations to manage their events, and later he sold the company. By the time Mark was 17, he had launched a number of web-based companies and three nonprofit organizations. Now 19, Mark works as CTO at Onswipe  in New York City, a tablet publishing company, managing the technical team.

Adora Svitak

    Washington State resident and young social entrepreneur Adora Svitak was reading books by age 3. She started writing soon after, and the year she was 7, she wrote $250,000 words. That same year she also published her first book, Flying Fingers. The book contains short stories as well as tips for would-be writers.

    At 11, she was earning up to $10,000 for each appearance speaking for teachers and educators about technology and creativity. Now 14, Adora continues to wirte and travels around the world promoting literacy  through writing.