Posts Tagged ‘Food’
Alina Morse – Zolli Candy
Alina Morse, the CEO of Zolli Candy, demonstrates many of the key characteristics of an innovative entrepreneur. At only seven years old, Morse began displaying entrepreneurial qualities by identifying a problem and looking for a creative solution rather than simply accepting the existing options. She noticed that many of the lollipops available were made with…
Read MoreCory Nieves, Cookie Mogul
Cory Nieves grew up in New Jersey. At six years old, he began selling hot cocoa to save money so that his mother could buy a car—but his business quickly expanded to include lemonade and, ultimately, cookies. “Mr. Cory,” as he is now known, worked with his mother Lisa to develop and perfect homemade recipes,…
Read MoreBake Away! Sahana Vij Journey of Her Love of Baking
By Jade Bageant / 9.21.26. Sahana Vij is an inspiring young entrepreneur because she combined two of her passions: baking and writing. She began baking when she was around five years old after her mother taught her how to make French toast, which is the most wholesome way to discover your passion. What makes her…
Read MoreLogan Guleff: A Prodigious Chef
Logan Guleff is a young chef and entrepreneur who notably claimed first place on MasterChef Junior in 2014. Guleff, a food-loving innovator since age two, has created many recipes and even published a cookbook at age 15, which won the Best in World Gourmand Award; he was the youngest recipient of this prestigious award. Additionally,…
Read MoreFraser Doherty’s SuperJam of the Supermarkets
Fraser Doherty grew up in Edinburgh, Scottland and at the age of 14 was inspired by his grandmother who made her special jam on the weekends. Soon as a hobby he was making jam and started to sell it to neighbors, farmers markets, and local shops. After a few years he developed a healthier jam…
Read MoreVan Leeuwen Ice Cream – Ben Van Leeuwen
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was started by Ben Van Leeuwen, his brother Pete, and his business partner Laura. After raising about $60,000 in family and friend funds, they started in an old used UPS truck that they personally fixed up and painted yellow. Even in reflection Ben says he would rather Bootstrap his business than…
Read MoreTanner and Spencer Harrison – the Wolf’em Stick
As children, Tanner and Spencer Harrison loved the outdoors. They were (and still are) Eagle Scouts, and greatly appreciated nature, fun activities, campfires, and good company. A big part of this experience was eating food outside together. But there was something that they felt was limiting the experience: campfire sticks. Not satisfied with the limited…
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