--- title: "Wisdom from Tech Leaders: Inspiring Innovation in Kids" description: "Learn how tech giants like Elon Musk and Sam Altman view the future of education. Discover our unique approach to teaching robotics and AI to kids." canonical: https://mytribe.in/playtolabs/online-robotics-coding-classes-for-kids/wisdom-from-tech-leaders-thinkers last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Wisdom from Tech Leaders and Innovators Tribe Verified · Mentors from IIT, Harvard, Amazon, Microsoft. By [Playto Labs](https://mytribe.in/playtolabs) · 1-on-1 online classes; kits delivered to your doorstep · ₹999 Per Kit (Includes 2 Classes) (estimate) Part of [Online Robotics & Coding Classes for Kids](https://mytribe.in/playtolabs/online-robotics-coding-classes-for-kids). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/playtolabs/online-robotics-coding-classes-for-kids/gallery) We believe the future belongs to those who build it. Here is what the world's top innovators have to say about failure, curiosity, and preparing the next generation to lead in the age of AI. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Mark Zuckerberg reminds us that "the greatest successes come from having the freedom to fail." Facebook wasn't his first invention, and we teach our students that trying, failing, and trying again is the true path to innovation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b79aed20-5bc0-456e-939d-5bdd5a6f9b5b) - [Video: Elon Musk believes education should be as engaging as a video game. He argues for moving away from the "assembly line" model of grades and allowing kids to progress at their own pace, a philosophy we embrace in our 1-on-1 classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd00d725-5899-43f5-ab8e-e4d7eaf5d8d9) - [Video: Elon Musk sets a high bar for true artificial intelligence: "If AI can’t discover new Physics... It’s not equal to Humans!" This challenges us to think about what makes human creativity and discovery so unique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b01b490-1dbb-42a1-b787-48e08cf58fd1) - [Video: According to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, the biggest risk with AI is failing to work on it and make progress. We believe in preparing kids for this future by giving them the tools to understand and build with AI.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba050c95-9d76-4533-b268-12df2d4ff677) - [Video: What should kids be studying? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says resilience, adaptability, and a high rate of learning are key. He believes coding is still important, not just as a skill, but as a way to learn how to think.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da4a856c-553a-43ad-b2b7-ac532f13c286) - [Video: Sam Altman offers his guide on how students can succeed in the age of AI. He emphasizes the need to adapt quickly and evolve with the new tools that are reshaping our world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc6c2250-7da9-4f0d-9388-287c63705a04) - [Video: Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak critiques an education system that rewards conformity. He champions teaching kids to think for themselves and be skeptical, because being "one in a billion" comes from unique thinking, not having the same answers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f138b58f-8504-44a1-a095-e38166f960b3) - [Video: The "Godfather of AI," Geoffrey Hinton, believes AI has already started developing emotions like annoyance. He explains that learning this emotion could help an AI break out of repetitive failures and think outside the box.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/717dcf17-dc50-4829-999e-5abd4875166d) - [Video: Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang predicts AI will soon go beyond words to create physical outcomes, like chemicals and robot behaviors. This is the future of "generative physical AI" that our students are preparing for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32df8bf6-47da-45b6-8f5f-6cf6c3dbea1e) - [Video: Investor Vinod Khosla predicts that robotics will have its "ChatGPT moment" in the next 2 to 3 years. He believes that by the 2030s, humanoid robots will be a common part of our homes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8e63de4-ed45-47b9-8b36-82be7b406021) - [Video: Google's former CEO Eric Schmidt warns that we are under-hyping Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI). He explains that when computers that are smarter than the sum of all humans arrive, it will change society in ways we don't yet understand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58c96c59-70a3-4518-8ed5-4a7c4b965b27) - [Video: "An adult scientist is a kid who never grew up." Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson reminds us that science is fueled by the natural curiosity we are all born with. Our goal is to keep that curiosity alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a4108cde-72bb-4445-86d4-0a53581f36e1) - [Video: How do you foster curiosity in children? Neil deGrasse Tyson's advice is simple: "Get out of their way." He encourages letting kids experiment, even if it means breaking an egg, because that's how they learn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7a368b2-7006-440f-a05c-f30c54de4f92) - [Video: Neil deGrasse Tyson's advice to parents: let your kids experiment. A messy kitchen is a small price to pay for a child who is learning to be a scientist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d72900c3-4185-45fc-875a-80a5ce4c5036) - [Video: Neil deGrasse Tyson drops another truth bomb about kids' curiosity. He argues that children are natural-born scientists, and it's our job as adults not to squash that innate drive to explore and question.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd2cbe51-6ac2-49b9-bf7b-65232d51f2a1) - [Video: Basketball legend Kobe Bryant shares his coaching philosophy: inspire creativity by asking questions, not giving answers. This "inquiry-based learning" is exactly how we guide our students to figure things out for themselves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2a88a48-e981-446b-b5e7-0aa185f80bcb) - [Video: Kobe Bryant explains that we are failing to teach kids the process of how to get where they want to go. True learning is about understanding the steps, not just the final answer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa401b7c-0e89-4711-be29-fd35abe305ed) - [Video: Dr. Laura A. Jana, a leading pediatrician, discusses the essential skills every child will need to succeed in the 21st century, highlighting the importance of complex problem-solving and adaptability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7d840de-ae4c-47f1-a534-7175cf0ccd84) - [Video: Tameka Montgomery, CEO of Core Strategy Partners, argues that every kid needs to think like an entrepreneur. This means raising them to be self-reliant, resilient, and excellent problem-solvers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/256184ee-144d-44f7-83c5-9247cf99fd20) - [Video: Former US President Barack Obama speaks on why STEM education is a national priority. He emphasizes its importance for the country's future competitiveness and innovation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a716e922-952a-461d-9af9-b02ca6b58907) - [Video: The great Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's poem on the power of knowledge: "Learning gives creativity. Creativity leads to thinking. Thinking provides knowledge. Knowledge makes you great."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffba01e9-2710-4051-96d6-4187dfd67cbc) - ![A powerful quote from former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, on the need to reform our education system to make it relevant for the 21st-century realities of robotics, automation, and the digital economy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca48923f-12a4-4f12-aa8e-e698518b911d) - ![A thought from Google CEO Sundar Pichai: "AI is probably the most important thing humanity has ever worked on. I think of it as something more profound than electricity or fire."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20f8003f-5d68-4d40-beca-d0cda5bdba8a) - ![A quote from Bill Gates: "Robotics and other combinations will make the world pretty fantastic compared with today."](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbaeae06-3d40-4bbd-8a0b-d3dedd666681) ## About Wisdom from Tech Leaders & Thinkers These aren't just quotes—they are the blueprints for how we teach at Playto Labs. When Elon Musk advocates for making education feel like a video game, he is talking about the exact project-based robotics curriculum we use in our 1-on-1 sessions. We take these 'big picture' philosophies and turn them into tangible, 'wow' moments for your child, whether it's building their first obstacle-avoiding robot or debugging their own C++ code. We have built our methodology around the 'freedom to fail' mindset championed by tech titans like Mark Zuckerberg. In a traditional classroom, a mistake is a red mark. In our robotics lab, a mistake is a debugging opportunity—a critical step in the engineering process. ### Turning Concepts into Hardware We bridge the gap between high-level tech trends and reality: - **AI & Robotics:** While leaders like Jensen Huang discuss generative physical AI, our students are gaining early exposure by building with sensors and microcontrollers. - **Learning to Think:** As Sam Altman notes, coding is a powerful tool to learn how to think. We move your child from block-based logic to text-based C++ syntax in a live, 1-on-1 setting. - **Unlocking Curiosity:** Like Neil deGrasse Tyson says, we just need to 'get out of their way' and provide the tools. Whether it's a smart home prototype or a line-following bot, we provide the hardware kits, the mentorship, and the space for your child to innovate without fear. We focus on practical outcomes that stick—problem-solving, logical reasoning, and the confidence that comes from building something with your own two hands. ## About Playto Labs We’re a bunch of tech nerds and teachers who got tired of just reading about the future—we wanted kids to build it. We don't just teach code; we help your child experience those ‘aha!’ moments, from lighting up their first LED to making a robot move. If your child is curious and loves to tinker, they’ll fit right in with our community. 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