Tim Cook Meets 22-Year-Old Indian Student Developer

In WWDC 2024, CEO Tim Cook has shared an inspiring encounter with Akshat Srivastava, a 22-year-old student from India.

Akshat Srivastava’s journey to WWDC 2024 is a story of passion, innovation, and the transformative power of technology.

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Srivastava has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to the Swift Student Challenge with his app, MindBud.

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meeting between Tim Cook and Akshat Srivastava is more than a recognition of talent; its a celebration of the spirit of innovation driving young developers.

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