Kevin O’Reilly and the Fulu Foundation
Kevin O’Reilly is the cofounder of the Fulu Foundation. Him and his partner Louis Rossmann have made it their mission to help consumers win the fight to be able to repair their own devices in their own ways. Everyone has a smartphone, and maybe a laptop or a tablet. What happens when you drop it…
Finn Batchelor – FB Fragrances
Finn Batchelor created a platform for himself by posting videos on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram reviewing and suggesting colognes. He launched his account in March of 2023 while he was a student at the University of Technology Sydney. He was able to grow his following enough to make cologne his business. In…
Tommy Oswald – Homeboy Co.
Homeboy Coffee may, from the outside, seem like any regular café; however, it has been taking the internet by storm, and its unique vibes and feel-good energy set it apart from the rest. So, what’s the driving factor behind this coffee shop’s youthfulness and authenticity? Actually, it’s not a what, but rather a who. Meet…
Ryan Hickman – Ryan’s Recycling Company
Ryan Hickman knew at three years of age that he was passionate about recycling and making the planet a better place. He found his calling when his father took him to a local recycling center with a few plastic bags full of plastic bottles, and recalls his excitement and fascination with the recycling center. Since…
Jenny Lei – Founder of Freja New York
Today, Jenny Lei is the successful 28 year-old founder of Freja, but it was not always like this. In 2019, Lei was a soon-to-be unemployed graduate of Cornell University searching for jobs in New York City. Here, she designed her dream work tote bag. In 2020, she launched her brand with just 300 bags in…
Alina Morse – Zolli Candy
Gen Z entrepreneur Alina Morse is the founder of Zolli Candy, a brand that sells sugar-free, oral-health candies. Beyond sugar-free, the candy she sells is gluten-free, allergen-friendly, and all-natural in both flavoring and coloring, appealing to the fun kids want from candy without health concerns for the parents. Founded in 2015 at the age of…
Chase Dwyer – Carbon Ridge
Gen Z entrepreneur Chase Dwyer surprisingly did not start a business innovating washing machines or, for that matter, Dwyers. Instead, the young founder of Carbon Ridge saw a problem with the copious amounts of harmful carbon dioxide trans-ocean vessels were putting out. Although many people forget about maritime shipping, this method of delivering globally traded…
Haven Lough – HAVEN Skin
HAVEN was founded by Haven Lough and launched in October of 2024. Lough is currently a junior at the University of Florida and is studying General Health Sciences and Services with hopes of becoming a dermatologist. He began as an influencer on TikTok and Instagram, and he used those platforms to promote his company…
Benjamin Kapelushnik- Benjamin Kickz
Benjamin Kapelushnik is a 25-year-old entrepreneur born in Brooklyn, New York, but raised in Miami, Florida. Benjamin loved to buy and sell products, including shoes. Benjamin’s passion for sneakers started when his mom bought him shoes from Nike in Middle School, which then made him love sneakers. After purchasing his first pair, Benjamin continued to…
Hannah Grace- Beyoutiful
Hannah Grace is a nine year old who created and sells bath and body care products. Hannah started off with a $75 loan from her parents. What is unique about Hannah is that she made her beauty products all natural unlike many other cosmetic products. What drove Hannah was her father challenged her make all…