Meet Our…

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Joshua Diederich

Joshua Diederich is the founder of Splash Labs, where he’s pioneering accessible AI solutions for underserved schools and communities. A father of four and a relentless self-starter, Joshua comes from a background where access to cutting-edge educational tools was limited, but that didn’t stop him. Entirely self-taught, he earned multiple certifications and broke into the world of enterprise tech and AI through hands-on learning and creative problem-solving.

With a career rooted in enterprise AI systems and a passion for building real-world tools, Joshua has developed platforms that make advanced technology intuitive and empowering. He’s a firm believer that creativity thrives through doing, not just studying, and that learning should be active, immersive, and available to all. Through Splash Labs, he's on a mission to ensure every child, no matter their zip code, has the chance to harness the transformative power of AI and unlock their full potential.

Joshua Diederich

Joshua Diederich is the founder of Splash Labs, where he’s pioneering accessible AI solutions for underserved schools and communities. A father of four and a relentless self-starter, Joshua comes from a background where access to cutting-edge educational tools was limited, but that didn’t stop him. Entirely self-taught, he earned multiple certifications and broke into the world of enterprise tech and AI through hands-on learning and creative problem-solving.

With a career rooted in enterprise AI systems and a passion for building real-world tools, Joshua has developed platforms that make advanced technology intuitive and empowering. He’s a firm believer that creativity thrives through doing, not just studying, and that learning should be active, immersive, and available to all. Through Splash Labs, he's on a mission to ensure every child, no matter their zip code, has the chance to harness the transformative power of AI and unlock their full potential.

Executive Director | Visionary | Relentless Builder of the Future

Executive Director | Visionary | Relentless Builder of the Future

Alex Li

Alex Li is the Lead AI Architect at Splash Labs, where he engineers privacy-first, locally-run AI systems to empower students in underserved communities. He studied Computer Science at Tsinghua University, one of the most prestigious technical institutions in the world, with a focus on machine learning, systems optimization, and ethical AI.

Alex has built his career at the intersection of education and technology, specializing in compressing and optimizing AI models to run on low-power devices without sacrificing performance or user privacy. His work ensures that powerful, cutting-edge tools are accessible to those without high-end infrastructure or constant internet access.

At Splash Labs, Alex is leading the development of decentralized, student-first AI systems that don’t require logins, trackers, or cloud dependencies.


Alex Li

Lead AI Architect | AI Researcher | Privacy-First AI Advocate

Lead AI Architect | AI Researcher | Privacy-First AI Advocate

Alex Li is the Lead AI Architect at Splash Labs, where he engineers privacy-first, locally-run AI systems to empower students in underserved communities. He studied Computer Science at Tsinghua University, one of the most prestigious technical institutions in the world, with a focus on machine learning, systems optimization, and ethical AI.

Alex has built his career at the intersection of education and technology, specializing in compressing and optimizing AI models to run on low-power devices without sacrificing performance or user privacy. His work ensures that powerful, cutting-edge tools are accessible to those without high-end infrastructure or constant internet access.

At Splash Labs, Alex is leading the development of decentralized, student-first AI systems that don’t require logins, trackers, or cloud dependencies.