When you take a look at the finalists of the #BuiltByGirls startup challenge, a competition that works to promote women in tech, you will see that the future of the world is in good hands. Ideas for solving problems including autism-related anxiety, waste decomposition, and knee injuries were all presented on stage, but the winning idea came from an 18-year old whose app could help impoverished communities around the world cheaply and easily find out whether their water supplies are contaminated with harmful bacteria.
This article was originally published on September 26, 2017
