San Francisco, California - At just nine years old, Yasmin Yusifli is combining her passion for rhythmic gymnastics with an ambitious vision for artificial intelligence and innovation in sports.
On October 12, 2026, Yasmin delivered her first startup pitch at The Future of Work Social Mixer and Open Demos, held at HumanMade in San Francisco. Organized by Ontology of Value, founded by Dr. Natalia Bielczyk, the event brought together more than 300 startup founders, investors, and technology professionals.
Yasmin introduced Coachley.ai, an AI-powered coaching platform for rhythmic gymnastics. Her presentation attracted considerable attention and was highlighted in the event’s official press release as receiving the evening’s biggest applause.
Meet Yasmin Yusifli
Yasmin is a nine-year-old fourth-grade student based in Palo Alto, California. She is a competitive Level 5 rhythmic gymnast, an official USA Gymnastics member, and a 2026 Northern California rhythmic gymnastics champion.
Yasmin is also an alumna of Junior Entrepreneurs Hub, a Silicon Valley-based youth entrepreneurship accelerator, where she developed entrepreneurial skills and gained experience turning ideas into startup ventures.
Alongside her dedication to competitive gymnastics, Yasmin has developed a strong interest in technology and entrepreneurship. Her firsthand experience with the challenges of preparing gymnastics routines inspired her to explore how artificial intelligence could support athletes and coaches.
Coachley.ai: Transforming Rhythmic Gymnastics Through AI
Founded by Yasmin, Coachley.ai is an AI-powered coaching platform designed to modernize routine preparation and simplify the work of rhythmic gymnastics coaches.
The platform integrates competition regulations, routine strategy, difficulty scoring, music editing, and costume design into a single AI-powered solution.
By automating time-consuming technical and administrative processes, Coachley.ai aims to help coaches focus more on athlete development, creativity, and performance.
The startup has already launched its initial pilot with a US gymnastics club, involving more than 10 coaches and over 40 gymnast profiles. Its long-term vision is to make AI-powered coaching tools accessible to gymnastics clubs, coaches, and federations internationally.
Building International Partnerships in Gymnastics
Beyond developing Coachley.ai, Yasmin aspires to establish partnerships with leading gymnastics organizations and federations around the world, including USA Gymnastics, European Gymnastics, and the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF).
A Young Founder with a Global Vision
Yasmin’s first startup pitch represents an important milestone in her entrepreneurial journey and demonstrates how young athletes can become innovators in their own fields.
As a Junior Entrepreneurs Hub alumna, Yasmin represents a new generation of young founders applying entrepreneurial skills and emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges.
Her ambition is to build Coachley.ai into an internationally recognized sports technology platform that empowers gymnastics coaches, supports athletes, and encourages innovation across the global gymnastics community.
About Junior Entrepreneurs Hub
Junior Entrepreneurs Hub (JEH) is a Silicon Valley-based youth entrepreneurship education and accelerator initiative that helps middle and high school students transform their ideas into real startup projects. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship from entrepreneurs and industry professionals, and opportunities to develop and pitch their ventures, JEH introduces young innovators to product development, business strategy, and leadership. Its programs encourage students to build practical skills, confidence, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Yasmin Yusifli is a Junior Entrepreneurs Hub alumna, bringing the skills she developed through the program to her venture, Coachley.ai.
About Ontology of Value
Ontology of Value is a talent intelligence, career development, and innovation platform founded by Dr. Natalia Bielczyk, a computational neuroscientist and entrepreneur. The organization focuses on helping professionals, startups, and organizations navigate the evolving world of work through career development, talent assessment, and learning initiatives. It also organizes events that connect entrepreneurs, investors, and technology leaders to showcase emerging solutions, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities.