Skillzy Was Built for Today’s Children and the Parents Guiding Them

Technology is moving fast.
Childhood should still feel calm, safe, and supported.

Founder's Vision

The Mind Behind Skillzy

A parent-first vision turned into a movement — helping every child thrive in the digital world.

Taha Sajid – Founder of Skillzy
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500+ Kids
Empowered & Growing
✦ Meet the founder

Taha Sajid

Founder & Visionary, Skillzy
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Success is not something you pursue, it's something you attract — it's not an art, it's a skill that you can learn.

— Taha Sajid
Taha Sajid founded Skillzy with a mission to reshape how children interact with technology. Instead of passive screen time, he believes in building creators, thinkers, and innovators.

Through Skillzy, he helps students develop AI skills, data thinking, creativity, and confidence — preparing them for a future where skills matter more than ever.
🎓 EdTech Innovator
👨‍👦 Parent-First Mission
🚀 Future Skills Builder

Our Story

Skillzy was created to give children a space where learning is fun, meaningful, and future-focused. We bring together expert instructors, child-friendly technology, and hands-on activities to help kids build confidence while exploring the world of coding and creativity.

 

Our programs are designed to support curiosity, encourage independent thinking, and make learning something children look forward to. Through guided practice and real projects, students gain skills they can apply both in and beyond the classroom.

 

Every lesson is designed to spark curiosity. Every project helps children express their ideas. Every class builds skills that last a lifetime.

The Discovery

It began with a quiet moment.

The kind that stays with you.

I was sitting beside my eight-year-old son, Mustafa, reviewing his homework.

That’s when I noticed something unexpected—he had used AI to help complete it.

For a moment, I panicked.

Then I listened.

He wasn’t trying to take shortcuts. He was curious. Exploring. Learning in the language of his generation.

The Wake-Up Call

When Curiosity Meets the Real World.

While playing an online game, Mustafa began receiving messages from strangers.

Friendly voices. Anonymous profiles.

They offered free tokens—cars, characters, rewards.

All they wanted in return was a credit card number.

That’s when the fear became real.

Our kids aren’t just growing up with technology.

They’re growing up inside it.

And no one had taught him how to spot red flags. How to pause. How to ask a question. How to protect himself.

The Vision

A Future Worth Protecting.

One day, I asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. He didn’t say a gamer. He didn’t say a YouTuber.

“I want to create jobs. I want to run my own company. And I want to help homeless people.”

— Mustafa, age 8

That answer stayed with me.

Our children don’t lack dreams. They need guidance to protect them.

The Choice

Choosing Guidance Over Fear.

I had a choice.

I could take the technology away.

Or I could walk beside him and teach him how to use it wisely.

I chose guidance.

Mustafa learned how to:

He wasn’t just becoming tech-aware.

He was developing a CEO mindset.

The Ripple Effect

When Learning Turns Into Leadership.

Something unexpected happened next.

Mustafa began helping his younger brother, Ibrahim.

He explained what to avoid. How to think before clicking. How to use technology with purpose.

And it worked.

That’s when it became clear.

When children are guided well, they don’t just grow— they lift others with them.

That answer stayed with me.

Our children don’t lack dreams. They need guidance to protect them.

Why Skillzy was Born

I realized this journey shouldn’t stop with my family.

If this guidance helped Mustafa, and if Mustafa could help Ibrahim,

then other parents deserved the same support.

So I decided to build Skillzy.

A place where parents don’t have to navigate this alone. And where children learn not just how to use technology — but how to understand it.

Our Educators & Builders

Meet the Skillzy Team

Behind every joyful class is a team of educators, creators, and innovators committed to helping children become confident digital thinkers, ethical creators, and future-ready problem solvers.

Melannie Bradshaw
learning coach

Melannie Bradshaw

Melannie is a dedicated Learning Coach who believes in nurturing curiosity and guiding every child on the right learning path. She mentors students with clarity, helping them grow with confidence.

Ashmeet Kaur
Program Lead

Ashmeet Kaur

Ashmeet designs learning experiences that build curiosity, confidence, and the skills students need to thrive in the future.

Harris Hamid
Tech Leader

Harris Hamid

Harris brings strong experience in technology and recruitment, helping build high-impact teams with real-world industry exposure.

Xi Liao
Cyber Awareness Coach

Xi Liao

With 7 years of experience linked to Columbia University, Xi brings expertise in K–12 learning design and digital safety.

Ismail Hossain
AI Educator

Ismail Hossain

Ismail blends research, software development, and AI to make technical concepts practical and inspiring for young learners.

Ritika
Content Designer

Ritika

Ritika creates engaging student-friendly content that turns complex ideas into joyful, interactive, and memorable educational experiences.