Some children build towers with LEGO. Others build systems with code. Fourteen-year-old Kaon Krasniqi is the kind of kid who, when asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, answers with projects that are already growing alongside him. He’s not playing with technology—he’s using it as a tool to open new doors of knowledge for others. Instead of imitating the world, he’s reconfiguring it. With the humility of someone who knows there’s still much to learn, and the determination of someone who already sees exactly where he’s headed. In a conversation with Business Magazine, Kaon shared much about both his dreams and his reality.
Kaon, while most kids your age are busy playing video games, you’re building platforms that use artificial intelligence. What drives you to choose this path instead of a more “typical” one?
What drives me is the desire to help all Albanians—and people everywhere—through the products I create. I believe video games don’t bring any real value to society.
Have there been moments when you’ve faced difficulties and thought of giving up on a tech project?
I believe that when you do something with passion, even the challenges are easier to overcome. There have been hard moments, but they’ve only made me stronger, not stopped me.
Your most recent project, set to launch in June, sounds revolutionary. Can you share a ‘secret’ detail or an idea that you think will surprise users?
This project enables people from all backgrounds to learn about artificial intelligence. I think it’s very important for all Albanians—and people everywhere—to be part of global AI development.
In what ways do you think AI can help schools and teachers in Kosovo and beyond? If you had one minute with the Minister of Education, what would you propose?
If I had one minute with the Minister of Education, I would propose a plan to integrate AI in education through personalized tutors, used for a set amount of time each day.
Do you ever feel underestimated because of your age?
Age doesn’t matter. What matters is knowledge and dedication. I think we, as children, should be supported by adults and not underestimated.
What tools or programs do you usually use to build your projects? Is it difficult for a 14-year-old to learn to use them?
I use a variety of programming languages, but I’m most focused on Python. It’s not easy, but with daily passion and practice, everything can be learned. As for challenges—they only make me stronger.
Who has been the person or moment that gave you the most confidence to continue on this path? Is there someone you consider your “mentor”?
My biggest support comes from my mom, dad, and sister—and without a doubt, my mentor Drilon Jaha.
What do you do differently than others when you get an idea? Do you draw it, write it down, or start coding right away? How does your creative mind work?
All my projects are focused on solving real-world problems. When I get an idea, I first analyze it and write it down, then immediately start coding. That’s how my creative mind works.
Your dream is to create a company that brings value to Kosovo. How do you envision your first office? Who is the first person you’d want on your team, and why?
My dream is to build a company with the mission of helping all Albanians—and people around the world. The first person I’d want on my team is someone with great passion and dedication, because that’s the foundation for building something meaningful.
Kaon speaks about code like someone writing a letter to the future. He does it with a gentle voice, but with ideas that hit hard. While many wait for time to mature them, he has made time his greatest ally—working with it, not against it. And maybe that’s the most extraordinary thing about him—he doesn’t wait for permission to build the future. He starts now, with everything he has: knowledge, passion, and an idea that refuses to stand still.
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