Meet shirin@play-werks.com

What they're focused on

We’re building WhizGirls Academy, a media and technology company turning the next generation from passive consumers of technology into creators of what comes next. The painful, expensive problem we solve is the growing gap between how fast technology—especially AI—is changing and how slowly young people are being prepared to use it. Schools are under-resourced and struggling to deliver relevant, engaging AI and entrepreneurship education. Parents want their kids prepared for the future but don’t know where to turn. And companies are spending billions trying to reach and earn the loyalty of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, yet most youth engagement is still built around passive consumption. WhizGirls brings these worlds together through a scalable ecosystem of interactive storytelling, AI-powered learning, competitions, creator experiences, and real-world opportunities. We give young people a place to learn by making—and give schools, families, and brands a more meaningful way to participate in the future they are all trying to prepare for. We’re not building another educational program. We’re building a new category at the intersection of media, technology, education, and youth culture—where the audience doesn’t just watch the story. They become the creators, the community, and ultimately the next generation of customers.