Posts Tagged ‘Gen Z Entrepreneur’
SHIFT dance – Kelsey Ang
Kelsey Ang was trained as a dancer in Hong Kong and the Philippines. She later moved to Los Angeles and graduated from Loyola Marymount University. For her senior thesis project she started the business SHIFT dance, an international platform that connects dancers worldwide. Its ultimate goal is to connect people all over the world through…
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 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 MoreEmil Barr – Flashpass
Emil Barr is a 22 year old entrepreneur who started the company called Flashpass. He immigrated from Russia when he was about 3 years old. He went to Miami University and studied economics and international business. During his freshman year there he started a successful business called Step Up Social. This business helped businesses expand…
Read MoreQuinn Aiello – Kamber Labs
In 2021, at just 18 years old, young entrepreneur and snowboarder Quinn Aiello founded a snowboard and ski brand called Kamber Labs. The company focuses on making handmade, quality snowboards that use real craftsmanship instead of mass-produced factory products, which was one of the main things that motivated Quinn. Quinn’s whole idea is to bring…
Read MoreArthur Erickson: Hylio Agricultural Drones
Arthur Erickson is the CEO and Cofounder of Hylio, a Texas-based drone manufacturer that helps farmers apply pesticides to their crops without having to use tractors or get too close to the harsh chemicals. Starting his company in his junior year of college in 2015, Arthur had quickly realized that he had a passion for…
Read MoreJordans Jewels – Gabrielle Jordan
Gabrielle Jordan is a Gen Z entrepreneur who has accomplished things that people dream about. At just seventeen years old she owns her own luxury jewelry line, has her own podcast, has written a book, started an online youth mentoring program, and has even written her own bestselling book. Jordan has also entered into the…
Read MoreAlina Morse – ZolliPops: Healthy Candy?
Alina Morse at the young age of seven had a spark of an idea as she was walking from the bank with her father. She had been told many a time by her parents that sugar was bad for her teeth so naturally after being offered a lollipop she declined it asking, “Why can’t we…
Read MoreArchika Dogra
23-year-old Archika Dogra is an inspiring young entrepreneur who won the Congressional App Challenge in Washington’s 9th District in 2017. She went on to found Innoverge, a youth-led nonprofit that helps students discover their passion for STEM and encourages innovation across disciplines. Today, Archika works as an AI product manager, continuing to bridge the gap…
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…
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