KAYLA
AUSTIN
Inventor. Author. Filmmaker. Using technology and storytelling to build a safer future for young people.
Inventor. Author. Filmmaker. Using technology and storytelling to build a safer future for young people.
Kayla Austin is a social entrepreneur, inventor, published author, filmmaker, and public speaker. She founded My Gun's Been Moved — a patent-pending gun safety startup backed by Pharrell Williams — at age 12, and has since been recognized by Teen Vogue, the Washington Post, Nike, and AfroTech's Future 50.
A Howard University graduate (Summa Cum Laude, 4.0) now pursuing her M.S. at USC, Kayla has built campaigns for Meta, Chanel, AT&T, Rocket Companies, and Snap Inc. She works at the intersection of technology, media, and social impact.
Patent-pending smart device that alerts parents the moment a child accesses a stored firearm. Founded at age 12, now backed by $145K+ in funding and featured in national media.
Photography, videography, and brand campaigns for some of the biggest names in culture and tech.
Whether addressing young people, corporate audiences, or policy makers — Kayla brings lived experience, technical innovation, and creative energy to every conversation.
A practical guide for young people who want to create change — written by someone already doing it.
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