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Why I Created DEEcode: A Space for Stories Like Mine

  Built on a Phone, Powered by Purpose: Why I Created DEEcode I didn’t have a laptop. I didn’t have a fancy school. I didn’t have a room full of books, or anyone telling me what to do. But I had one thing louder than all of that: A dream I couldn’t ignore. My name is Deepti Krishna . I’m a 16-year-old student from a small village in India. I study through a dummy school — no regular classes, no coaching. Everything I’ve learned, from coding to content writing, I’ve taught myself on a phone. In 2023, I stopped waiting for the “right time” and started building what I could. That’s how DEEcode was born. This isn’t just a blog. It’s my personal rebellion against being unseen. It’s a platform for girls like me — and for students from small places who want to say something that matters. Here, I’ll share what I’ve learned, what I’m creating, and how I’m growing — all with limited resources and big dreams. If you’ve ever felt like your voice...
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From Vision to Voice: My Journey as a 16-Year-Old Building a Platform from Scratch

From Vision to Voice: My Journey as a 16-Year-Old Building a Platform from Scratch At the age of sixteen, most students are expected to follow a linear path: focus on academics, score well, and secure a stable future. But for some of us, the path is not that straightforward — not because we don’t value education, but because we are driven by something more. A vision. A voice. A desire to create impact before being told we’re old enough to try. My name is Deepti Krishna , and I’m the founder of DEEcode — a digital platform created to amplify youth voices, stories, and ideas. This is the story of how I built that platform, without a team, without a budget, and without waiting for permission. Early Curiosity and the Challenges of Starting Young Since an early age, I was drawn to writing — not just for school assignments, but as a means of expressing emotions, thoughts, and observations about the world around me. However, being a young creator often comes with a unique kind ...
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