Founder
KidLink
2026.03 - Current
Shivank Jalan
Kolkata,WB
Timeline
Work History
Founder
KidLink
2026.03 - Current
Built KidLink from scratch at age 13 — a free class discovery platform for families in Kolkata, India. Sole founder: handled product design, frontend development (React, TypeScript), SEO, teacher onboarding, and deployment on Google Cloud Run. Platform has 150+ verified listings across sports, arts, and academic categories. No co-founder, no team, no funding.
Skills
React, TypeScript, Frontend Development, SEO, Product Design, Google Cloud Run, Docker, AI Automation, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Community Building
Summary
13-year-old entrepreneur and founder based in Kolkata, India. Built and launched KidLink — a free class discovery platform for Kolkata families — entirely solo, with 150+ verified listings across sports, arts, and academics. Simultaneously running Elevate, an AI agency that builds automation tools and AI agents for businesses. Selected for the Ashoka Young Scholars Program (YSP). TAISI inter-school football player. Currently studying at The Woodstock School, Mussoorie. Passionate about building technology that solves real problems for real communities.