The inspiration behind Calyqen and Meriqen
What happens when a 17-year-old sees a problem and decides to solve it?
On this episode of The Sonny Melendrez Show, Sonny welcomes Nikita Tejwani, a high school senior, entrepreneur, and young innovator using artificial intelligence to help others.
Nikita shares how watching her mother navigate a difficult job search inspired her to create Calyqen, an AI career ally, and how her own scholarship search led to Meriqen, a tool designed to help students find legitimate opportunities and stay ahead of deadlines.
Highlights include:
- Turning everyday frustrations into real solutions
- Building AI tools while still in high school
- The inspiration behind Calyqen and Meriqen
- What Nikita has learned about entrepreneurship and perseverance
- Balancing school, big ideas, and future goals
- Why empathy is at the heart of her work
It’s an uplifting conversation about curiosity, courage, and the power of asking one simple question:
“How can I make this better for someone else?”
Nikita’s sites:
Your Resume for the Right Job: calyqen.com/
Find Scholarships – Finish Stronger: meriqen.com/
Nikita’s Cupcakery: akkiscupcakery.com/