Christie Pang did not set out to rethink how early tech talent is identified. She was trying to build a company.
May 11, 2026
Q+A: A CEO’s Case for Betting on SMASH Scholars
Christie Pang is the Co-founder and CEO of Lirvana Labs, a company using AI in education to improve outcomes for K-12 students, teachers, and families.
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From Curiosity to Code: How SMASH Helped Bryan Find His Path in Tech
When Bryan first started experimenting with computer science in sixth grade, he had no idea it would shape his future.
