Founder memo
Dear Believers,
When there is darkness, you find the light—and you hold it.
Ten years ago, as a teen myself, I believed stories could change the world. It all began with one story and a $250 grant. I saw social media not just as a threat—but as a tool, a sword, a spark.
I founded #HalfTheStory out of curiosity and a deep desire to bridge humanity and technology through storytelling. I was tired of adults talking about teens instead of with them. Tired of solutions built in boardrooms instead of bedrooms. Tired of hearing that technology was ruining my generation—when I knew we were capable of so much more.
My mission today is to pass the torch—to raise up a new generation of leaders at a time when humanity and technology are converging, where artificial intelligence collides with infinite awareness and the imagination muscle.
What started with one vulnerable moment became a movement. Because we did something revolutionary: We listened. We centered teen voices. We believed in their power—not just to consume content, but to create change.
We’re changing the narrative, one teen at a time. Teenwork makes the dream work—and you make this work possible. Let’s write the next chapter together.
The future is bright and less blue light.
Larz
