More youngsters than ever are attending the annual Web Summit which could prove a breeding ground for the tech CEOs of tomorrow.
A 10-year-old inventor with an app aimed at
helping disabled people was among those hoping to get noticed by
investors at this year's Web Summit in Dublin.
Alex Knoll travelled from Idaho in the US to be at the
influential tech event, where thousands of startups showcase their ideas
to web enthusiasts, financial backers and journalists.He came up with The Ability App after seeing a man in a wheelchair unable to open a door.
"It's similar to Yelp but it's for disabled people and it helps them find disability features, services and employment," he said.
As one of the youngest CEOs at the event, I asked him how people reacted to his age.
"People look at me and are like 'Oh my gosh there's a kid here - how cool!
"A lot of people believe kids have a lot more imagination (than adults). Sometimes kids can come up with better ideas."
Other young people among the mass of exhibitors at the summit included a group of teenagers behind a website called Project Zilkr.
The team of four, with an average age of 16, have developed what they describe as Facebook or LinkedIn for young entrepreneurs, helping others to get business mentoring and support.
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