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Shahi Al Sadat is a 15-year-old student, social entrepreneur, and child rights activist from Bangladesh. He is the founder of The Startup IO Foundation, working to ensure child safety, digital security, and teenage support. His initiatives, including Kids Helplink, Teen X, and Girls TeenSafe, focus on preventing cyberbullying, child marriage, and harassment. Through his efforts, Shahi has directly assisted over 1,307 students and impacted more than 45 million people through awareness programs. In recognition of his contributions, he has been nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024 and has received the National Tech Award. He has also been invited to speak at TEDx Daffodil International University 2025. Looking ahead, Shahi has been awarded a fully funded scholarship at Rice University for 2027. As an author, he has written books addressing teenage struggles, mental health, and political exploitation, further amplifying his advocacy for youth rights.