14-Year-Old Prodigy Programmer Dreams In Code

Fourteen-year-old programmer and software developer Santiago Gonzalez might just be the next Steve Jobs. He already has 15 iOS apps to his name and dreams of designing for Apple. At age 12, Santiago became a full-time college student and is on track to earn his bachelor's degree in computer science and electrical engineering by age 16. By 17, when most teenagers are excited to just have their driver's license, Santiago will have his masters degree.

A self-professed computer nerd, Santiago is fluent in a dozen different programming languages and thousands of people have downloaded his apps for the Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Learn how Santiago's parents overcame a rigid school system that left their son intellectually stifled and depressed and instead followed an unconventional pathway to nurture his incredible gifts. Santiago's story is truly inspiring and his family's experience provides a powerful model for parents of exceptionally gifted children.

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[netsurfer10000]

A mac guy! Some day he will find out that Apple is horrible.

[FegaleinProductions]

I get straight A's in school, but I am so lazy, and I procrastinate a lot...... this makes me think of where I could be if worked harder.

[zrebrutibreniti]

im 25, but this kid is now my role model, except for the girls part :D

[beckmanator69]

im 20 and havent even taken intro to computer science (my major) :(... good job to this kid, very smart

[xXProAtCodingXx]

Well I'm an electronic and programming prodigy and I'm 12... Beat that

Any way I get straight A's and yet I'm still in middleschool sounded by idiots.

Lucky by the way I also own 4 company's.. No special treatment there either....?!

[TheVitaoBR]

Yes?



[princeofperiaByte]

I've watched this video multiple times now, and every time, it gives me motivation.

[ctiscan]

"not interested in having a girl friend"...lol beware people another EXTREMELY no life nerd is being raised. I bet no girl would ever be interested in this guy when he grows up either. He cannot realize that being just a child. how sad.

[Julien Meloche]

Hahaha...not.

[kalphitekil]

this kids perception is screwed. he's not as smart as he'd like to think.

[cabronxgamer]

kelvin doe SHOULD team up with santiago..

[SalveLingua]

Blight town you say? Abandon hope...