DanielDano
Student. Developer. Founder. Writer.
Building software, writing about business, and leading where I can.
Programs, schools and platforms I've built and learned with
A 15-year-old building in public
I'm a high school student, software developer and young entrepreneur. At 13 I founded Ryla Labs, a studio where I build custom web applications, tools and mobile apps — today they reach a combined 50,000+ monthly users across 12 countries.
Outside of code, I write informative books on business, and I've served in student leadership since 7th grade — including two terms as class president.
Three things I care about
Software, writing and leadership overlap more than people expect. Each one makes the other two sharper.
I build custom web applications, tools, interactive software and mobile apps — with a combined 50,000+ monthly users across 12 countries. My main venture is Ryla Labs, which I founded at 13.
I write informative books on business — turning what I learn from building products into clear, practical writing other young founders can actually use.
Class president in 7th and 8th grade, and still in student leadership through high school. I also took part in the BLAST program for advancing science and technology.
Projects & brands
Everything here started as a problem I wanted solved. Ryla Labs is where most of it lives now.
Leadership & achievements
A short record of the roles and programs that shaped how I work.
- Grade 7
Class President
Elected to represent my grade — my first real experience organising people, running meetings and following through on what I promised.
- Age 13
Founded Ryla Labs
Started a software studio from my bedroom. It now serves 50,000+ monthly users across 12 countries.
- Grade 8
Class President (re-elected)
A second term, with bigger projects and a much better sense of how to actually get things done.
- High School
Student Leadership Roles
Continuing in student leadership — supporting classmates, running initiatives and representing student voice.
- Program
BLAST
Selected for Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology, an academic enrichment program in STEM.
Writing about business
I write informative books on business — the kind I wish I'd had when I started Ryla Labs at 13. My current manuscript is a practical guide for students who want to build something real before they graduate.
"Placeholder excerpt — a short passage from the current manuscript will live here."
Got questions? I've got answers
A few things people usually ask me first.
Mostly web apps, small tools and mobile products — through Ryla Labs. I'm happiest on projects where I can own the build end to end.
School comes first. I build in the evenings and on weekends, and I plan projects in scopes that fit around classes and leadership commitments.
Informative books on business, written from what I've actually run into while building and shipping software as a student.
Yes — send me a note through the contact section and tell me what you're building.