Makes Things Happen.
Marx is an Activist, Entrepreneur, Designer, Filmmaker, and Scientist.
A visionary at the intersection of technology, human potential, and social change, his journey from extreme poverty to becoming a leading voice in youth empowerment and technological innovation embodies the power of determination and purpose.
Born into extreme poverty, Marx's early life was marked by struggle. At 12, through sheer determination and hard work, he secured a place at one of the most elite schools in his city, setting the stage for a life of breaking barriers and igniting a lifelong passion for accessible education.
By 16, Marx had founded his city's largest student organization coalition, uniting 62 high schools and over 3000 student organizations and community groups to advocate for improved after-school activities and socio-emotional skill development for peers.
At 18, unwilling to settle for a predictable life, Marx took a bold leap. He successfully raised $100,000 for tuition to pursue higher education in the United States, leaving behind the familiar to chase greater opportunities. That same year, he published "Reverie," a 500-page illustrated coming-of-age book, showcasing his creative prowess.
By 23, he had founded two startups, directed two non-profits on well-being, mental health and youth empowerment, assisted as executive producer a 500K budget documentary exploring tech and well-being, and published numerous work in top-tier artificial intelligence, computer science, and developmental psychology conferences such as AIES, CSCW and USIT. He is a member of Association for Computing Machinery and American Psychology Association.
Current Endeavors:
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Ph.D. Researcher & Educator, University of Washington: Exploring the frontiers of technology-enhanced human flourishing.
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Principal, ForYouPage.Org: Spearheading national & global initiatives in youth mental health, workforce readiness, and AI-era social entrepreneurship.
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Strategic Consultant: Bringing youth-centric, tech-forward perspectives to Fortune 500 companies and major non-profits.
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Thought Leader: Driving conversations on mental health and ethical tech activism across international platforms.
Marx's unique journey across socioeconomic spectrums fuels his mission to foster universal human flourishing. By bridging academia, activism, and industry, he's reshaping how we approach global challenges, empowering youth, and harnessing the potential of emerging technologies to create a more equitable world.
As we navigate the complexities of the AI era, Marx's work continues to illuminate the path toward a future where technology amplifies our shared humanity, fostering connection, empowerment, and collective growth.
A believer in nature and communities, he volunteered at numerous community organizations such as regional wildlife conservation societies, refugee resettlement programs, and crisis hotline center.
My Social Work
My beliefs
Lived closely with all walks of life and spent six months in a buddhist monastery, Marx firmly believes in a world where people are fundamentally kind and is on a mission to advocate for a world where we can connect, grow, and thrive together.
In free time, he likes to do mixed martial arts, bodybuilding competition, hiking, un-learning swimming, standup comedy in nyc, and fight with his two grumpy dogs Gio and Camry and his fat cat Max.