E-commerce
Steven Shwartz – Whop
Steven Schwartz, the founder and CEO of Whop, is a clear example of how curiosity, persistence, and smart execution can turn side hustles into a serious company. From a young age, he was less interested in traditional career paths and more focused on finding creative ways to build on the internet. That mindset eventually led…
Read MoreSonia Yang – Treet
Resale stores are a treasure trove of low-priced, gently used products. Not only does shopping at one help the environment by recycling old fashion, but popular brands can be resold for half their original retail value. Customers love it. The brands, however, do not see any financial gain from this constant selling and reselling between…
Read MoreHudson Leogrande – Comfrt
Hudson Leogrande is a clothing stylist and an entrepreneur from Long Island, New York. Hudson loved comfy clothing when he was younger, especially hoodies and sweats. The problem that Hudson saw when he was younger was that a lot of people were wearing clothing just because, and for style. Hudson really loved clothing that comforted…
Read MorePlanet Pointe
Planet Pointe is a non-profit organization that up-cycles ballet dancers’ “dead” pointe shoes. Dancers donate their old shoes and Planet Pointe creates pouches and bags out of the satin materials. Planet Pointe has 15 drop-off locations at dance studios and stores around the United States. Dancers can donate their used pointe shoes at these locations,…
Read MoreBrennan Agranoff – HoopSwagg
At just the age 13, Brennan Agranoff came up with an idea that would change his life. While he was watching a basketball game he noticed everyone had on the same boring basic socks. Brennan thought that athletes should be able to express themselves through what they wear, so he came up with the company…
Read MoreBrooklyn and Bailey McKnight – Stay ITK and Lash Next Door
Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight are identical twin sisters who have extraordinary entrepreneurship spirits. They were born in 1999 and have been successful YouTubers for nearly their entire lives. Growing up they appeared on their mom’s YouTube channel Cute Girl Hairstyles. They started their own channel in 2013 and have since grown to 7.35 million subscribers…
Read MoreBen Pasternak
Ben Pasternak is an Australian born entrepreneur who continues to push the bounds of innovation and be an inspiration to all young entrepreneurs. At a young age, Ben started experimenting with creating mobile apps. By the time he was a teenager he had already launched Impossible Rush and Impossible Dial. These two games quickly climbed…
Read MoreMillie Bobby Brown – Florence by Mills
Successful actress and business owner? In 2015, 11-year-old Millie Bobby Brown kicked off her acting career with the hit show Stranger Things. Milly quickly gained much fame and has gone on to star in many other movies and shows. She started Florence by Mills, a beauty brand named for her grandmother in 2020. Milly began…
Read MoreBrooklyn and Bailey: Identical Twin Entrepreneurs
Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight are 25-year-old, identical twin entrepreneurs and social media influencers. They began their journey in 2008 being featured on their mother’s YouTube channel, “Cute Girl’s Hairstyles.” In 2013, they launched their own YouTube channel, “Brooklyn and Bailey,” where they shared lifestyle, beauty, and fashion content. From 2017-2018, they began releasing music, went…
Read MoreDeni Darenberg-DogAdvisor
After one of his friends adopted a new dog, Deni Darenberg noticed him struggle to find helpful tips and sources to aid in raising this dog. There was so much misinformation on dog owning and so little helpful tips out on the web. The sources that were helpful were scattered all over the place and…
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